Author |
Järventaus, Arvi, 1883-1939 |
Title |
Tykkien virsi: Kenttäpapin kokemuksia ja mielialoja vapaussodan päiviltä
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Note |
Reading ease score: 44.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Contents |
Tuomiokirkossa -- Matkalla rintamalle -- Etelää kohti -- "Posti on tullut!" -- Leirielämää -- Matti Kuha -- Taistelun kestäessä -- Pitkänperjantain saarna -- Hiljainen Yrjänä -- Valkoinen Tampere -- Kunnian kentiltä -- Valkoinen arkku.
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Credits |
E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen
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Summary |
"Tykkien virsi: Kenttäpapin kokemuksia ja mielialoja vapaussodan päiviltä" by Arvi Järventaus is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides insights into the experiences and emotions of a military chaplain during the Finnish Civil War, focusing on the themes of faith, camaraderie, and the tumultuous reality of war. It explores the mindset of soldiers preparing for battle, revealing their hopes and fears as they embark on a potentially dangerous journey. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to a solemn church service held to bless a group of young soldiers about to depart for the front lines. The atmosphere is charged with emotion, as families gather, reflecting a mixture of pride and anxiety for their loved ones. The military chaplain, filled with deep feelings, addresses the soldiers and their families, acknowledging the significance of their mission and the historical weight of their struggle. As the service concludes, a sense of duty and faith prevails, setting the stage for the soldiers' journey into the uncertainties of conflict, intertwined with personal sacrifices and the call for national unity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
Finnish |
LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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Subject |
Short stories, Finnish
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Subject |
Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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Subject |
Finland -- History -- Civil War, 1918 -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
51806 |
Release Date |
Apr 19, 2016 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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