Iltalampun ääressä I by Edith Forssman
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Author | Forssman, Edith, 1856-1928 |
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Translator | Linnankoski, Johannes, 1869-1913 |
Title | Iltalampun ääressä I |
Note | Reading ease score: 36.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
Contents | Lintujen jouluvirsi -- Uskonheimolaisia -- Turvaton -- Magna -- Ensi kertaa -- Erään naisen vaiheet. |
Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
Summary | "Iltalampun ääressä I" by Edith Forssman is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the struggles of a pastor dealing with the death of his beloved daughter and grappling with his faith before embarking on a Christmas sermon. Major themes include loss, faith, and the human condition, exploring how tragedy can lead to a deeper understanding of divine love and forgiveness. At the start of the story, the pastor leans against his window, observing the enchanting winter landscape and the joyful church bells ringing for Christmas Eve. However, despite the serene beauty around him, he is consumed by grief over the recent death of his young daughter, reflecting on feelings of despair and rebellion against God for the cruel loss. As he prepares for his sermon, he instinctively begins to scatter seeds for birds outside, recalling moments of joy shared with his daughter while pondering the nature of divine blessings. Through a poignant journey of pain and eventual acceptance, the opening introduces themes of sorrow and reconciliation with faith that will resonate throughout the tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | Finnish |
LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
Subject | Fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 17924 |
Release Date | Mar 5, 2006 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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