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100	1		_aJärvi, K. A. _q(Kaarlo August), _d1869-1942
245	1	0	_aLoinen
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2024-01-16
508			_aJuhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
520			_a"Loinen: Kertomus" by K. A. Järvi is a novel written in the early 20th century." The story is set against the backdrop of a harsh winter in Finland, focusing on themes of class struggle and human suffering amidst the Christmas festivities. The narrative introduces various characters, including Juhmakka, a prosperous landowner, and Lois-Pietu, a character who embodies the plight of the poor and marginalized. "The opening of the novel vividly illustrates a wintry Christmas morning, where the extreme cold contrasts with the festive spirit of the season." As villagers head to church, adorned in their winter attire, the arrival of a newly donated ornamental crown for the church's altar captures everyone's attention, particularly that of Juhmakka, who sees it as a symbol of his status. However, the narrative takes a darker turn with the presence of Lois-Pietu, a pariah viewed with contempt by the townsfolk, who becomes increasingly intertwined with the story. As the day unfolds, tensions rise within the church as various characters navigate their own struggles for dignity and recognition, setting the stage for a tale that explores the complexities of social hierarchy and human connection in a harsh environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cHelsinki: Otava, 1910
653			_aFinnish fiction -- 20th century
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72734
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