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100	1		_aRauanheimo, Reino, _d1901-1953
245	1	0	_aLuostarin kasvatti
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 2024-07-17
508			_aJari Koivisto
520			_a"Luostarin kasvatti: Kertomus vanhasta Karjalasta" by Reino Rauanheimo is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of faith and cultural conflicts in the historical region of Karelia, introducing a central character, Ilja, a monk dedicated to converting the local populace to Christianity amidst prevailing pagan beliefs. At the start of the story, harsh winter conditions are described as a group of monks return to their monastery, Kuhasalo. Anticipating the arrival of Ilja, who is on a baptism journey, the monks engage in banter while waiting, revealing their apprehensions about local hostility and the challenges of their mission. When Ilja's party finally arrives, they discover the dire circumstances of some locals, prompting Ilja to act decisively to save a woman and her children who have succumbed to the cold. This initial encounter sets the stage for Ilja's commitment to his spiritual mission and highlights the struggles faced by both the monks and the local people during a time of socio-religious upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cPorvoo: WSOY, 1927
653			_aFinnish fiction -- 20th century
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74059
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