Project Gutenberg 2004-12-07 Public domain in the USA. 39 Alkio, Santeri 1862 1930 Filander, Aleksander Filander, Santeri Paukkunen, Jussi Heikkiläinen, Iiska Heikkilainen, Iiska Murtavia voimia Reading ease score: 50.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Produced by Matti Järvinen and Distributed Proofreaders Europe "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.) fi Historical fiction PH Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 433776 433679 2024-10-06T12:10:16.729258 2023-10-06T12:26:41.243757 text/html text/html 433769 433672 2024-10-06T12:10:17.009234 2023-10-06T12:26:41.440736 text/html text/html 237175 2024-10-06T12:10:25.959209 application/epub+zip 243197 2024-10-06T12:10:20.422228 application/epub+zip 232080 2024-10-06T12:10:19.083238 application/epub+zip 465170 2024-10-06T12:10:30.019144 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 435601 2024-10-06T12:10:25.102262 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 406826 2022-09-07T15:32:51.492430 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 387031 386985 2024-10-06T12:10:16.173267 2023-10-06T12:26:40.832725 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 366279 2020-12-18T20:50:34 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 145423 2020-12-18T20:50:34 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 19404 2024-10-06T12:10:30.148192 application/rdf+xml 16227 2024-10-06T12:10:19.619209 image/jpeg 3994 2024-10-06T12:10:19.351214 image/jpeg 239893 2024-10-06T12:10:17.049218 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fi.wikipedia