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100 1 _aAlkio, Santeri,
_d1862-1930
245 1 0 _aMurtavia voimia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-07
508 _aProduced by Matti Järvinen and Distributed Proofreaders Europe
520 _a"Murtavia voimia" by Santeri Alkio is a historical novel likely written during the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the famine years of 1867 in Finland, the story explores the struggles and resilience of rural communities as they navigate the bleak winter weather and the harsh realities of starvation. The opening portrays a mix of somber atmospheres and societal tensions, emphasizing the plight of the people in a time of crisis. The beginning of "Murtavia voimia" introduces readers to a wintry scene in South Ostrobothnia, where a church congregation gathers amidst a powerful snowstorm. The church service reflects a shared sorrow among the townsfolk, marked by a collective prayer for sunlight and relief from their suffering. As the congregation displays a sense of unity through their silent pleas for mercy from a higher power, their grief and desperation intersect with emerging discussions among local leaders about community resources and the impact of proposed measures, such as alcohol sales. This blend of personal and communal struggles sets the stage for deeper themes of humanity, adversity, and the hope for recovery in the face of overwhelming odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14292
999 _c55680
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