Kertomuksia ja kuvauksia elämästä by Liina Kataja

"Kertomuksia ja kuvauksia elämästä" by Liina Kataja is a collection of narratives written in the early 20th century. The work explores various human experiences and emotions, focusing on themes such as faith, redemption, and the complexities of personal connections. The stories unfold a variety of characters, including a troubled youth named Georg and a woman named Emma, both navigating their paths through life's challenges. The opening of the book introduces readers to Georg, a young man grappling with feelings of guilt and seeking redemption during a time of religious turmoil. He is portrayed in a moment of despair, praying fervently to the Virgin Mary for forgiveness and peace, while a cunning monk observes him, ready to manipulate the boy's anguish for the church's gain. After becoming entangled in promises made to the church, Georg loses his identity and treasures. The narrative hints at his internal struggle, setting the stage for a journey of self-discovery that intersects with the lives of others, such as the noblewoman Maria. Their separate paths highlight the pursuit of true peace amidst the chaos of worldly expectations and personal demons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Kataja, Liina, 1880-1940
Title Kertomuksia ja kuvauksia elämästä
Original Publication Pori: Otto Andersin, 1914.
Note Reading ease score: 45.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents Taistelu ja voitto -- Emma Dahl -- Uni -- "Sydämen taisteluja ja toiveita" -- Kolmen vuoden kuluttua -- Kaksi puoliksi auennutta ruusun-nuppua -- Särkyneitä sydämiä.
Credits Tuula Temonen
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Short stories, Finnish
Subject Finnish fiction -- 20th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 75386
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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