Project Gutenberg 2004-12-07 Public domain in the USA. 87 Alkio, Santeri 1862 1930 Filander, Aleksander Filander, Santeri Paukkunen, Jussi Heikkiläinen, Iiska Heikkilainen, Iiska Murtavia voimia 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.) Reading ease score: 50.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. fi Historical fiction PH Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Historical Novels 433858 2025-06-21T23:32:12.392988 text/html 433769 433672 2024-11-06T12:10:11.550297 2023-10-06T12:26:41.440736 text/html text/html 237264 2025-06-21T23:32:32.080888 application/epub+zip 243194 2025-06-21T23:32:21.978913 application/epub+zip 232076 2025-06-21T23:32:16.333957 application/epub+zip 465417 2025-06-21T23:32:40.627881 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 435637 2025-06-21T23:32:31.188928 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 406826 2022-09-07T15:32:51.492430 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 386942 2025-06-21T23:32:11.772012 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 367271 2024-10-28T21:19:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 11846 2025-06-21T23:32:40.784819 application/rdf+xml 16227 2025-06-21T23:32:21.168929 image/jpeg 3994 2025-06-21T23:32:20.899913 image/jpeg 239937 2025-06-21T23:32:12.439975 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fi.wikipedia