Project Gutenberg 2005-06-10 Public domain in the USA. 133 Runeberg, Johan Ludvig 1804 1877 Runeberg, J. L. (Johan Ludvig) Juva, Valter 1865 1922 Juvelius, Valter Henrik Kenttä, Heikki Jouluilta: Kolmilauluinen runoelma Produced by Matti Järvinen and Tuija Lindholm "Jouluilta: Kolmilauluinen runoelma" by Johan Ludvig Runeberg is a poetic work written in the early 20th century. This book is a reflective piece centered on the themes of Christmas and war, exploring how the festive season intersects with the somber realities of conflict and personal loss. Runeberg, a significant figure in Finnish literature, showcases his lyrical style while addressing the emotional landscape of his characters. The poem unfolds in three parts, each highlighting various perspectives on the Christmas evening amidst wartime. The first part introduces an elderly soldier, Pistoli, as he reflects on the absence of his son, who is off fighting in a distant land. His anticipation for the holiday is tinged with sadness, as he recalls happier times. The second part shifts to the plight of a captain's wife, who mourns her husband's absence, further depicting the emotional turmoil of those waiting at home. The final section returns to Pistoli, who shares tales of the harsh realities of war and the interplay between hope and despair. The work offers an evocative commentary on human resilience, the joy of reunion, and the bittersweet nature of festive celebrations during troubled times. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. fi Christmas stories PT Text Christmas Category: Poetry 72752 2025-08-07T05:19:19.822610 text/html 72573 2025-01-15T18:26:19.037817 text/html 109903 2025-08-07T05:19:25.068603 application/epub+zip 108718 2025-08-07T05:19:22.855594 application/epub+zip 94882 2025-08-07T05:19:21.724615 application/epub+zip 266072 2025-08-07T05:19:26.714613 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 257566 2025-08-07T05:19:24.393577 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 168990 2022-09-08T00:58:54.131391 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 62397 2025-08-07T05:19:19.577618 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 60264 2020-12-11T00:01:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17905 2025-08-07T05:19:26.839573 application/rdf+xml 17894 2025-08-07T05:19:22.219600 image/jpeg 4293 2025-08-07T05:19:21.972607 image/jpeg 25816 2020-12-11T00:01:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 108951 2025-08-07T05:19:19.832602 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