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100	1		_aJärventaus, Arvi, _d1883-1939
245	1	0	_aSynnin mitta
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2024-02-05
508			_aJuhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
520			_a"Synnin mitta : Kertomus nykyaikaisesta Lapista" by Arvi Järventaus is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in modern Lapland and follows the life of Aslak Rosto, a complex character grappling with themes of guilt and morality amid the harshness of his environment. Aslak is portrayed as a skilled reindeer herder and a poro thief, living at the fringes of society, while also exploring the intersections of traditional beliefs and the influence of Christianity in his life. The opening of the novel introduces Aslak Rosto as he navigates the snowy landscape towards a nearby village, revealing his life as a reindeer herder who engages in questionable dealings. He reflects on the dual perceptions of himself—both as a provider to his community and a poronvarka, or reindeer thief, subject to scrutiny and judgment. The narrative captures Aslak’s interactions with other villagers, the customs of the local community, and hints at tensions surrounding his lifestyle choices, as he attempts to balance survival with the moral implications of his actions. The chapter sets the stage for deeper explorations of sin, redemption, and the character's inner conflicts throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cHelsinki: Otava, 1917
653			_aFinnish fiction -- 20th century
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72879
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