Gunvor Kjeld, papin tytär by Thomas Peter Krag
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"Gunvor Kjeld, papin tytär" by Thomas Peter Krag is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of Johannes Kjeld, a pastor who grapples with his faith while navigating the challenges of being a spiritual leader in two very different communities. The novel delves into the existential turmoil faced by religious figures, particularly as they wrestle with societal expectations and their own convictions. At the start
of the narrative, we are introduced to Johannes Kjeld, a pastor of a northern parish known for his profound sermons that resonate deeply with the struggling souls of his congregants. Following 20 years of service, he moves south with his wife and daughter, Gunvor, seeking a different environment for his family. However, Kjeld soon finds himself disillusioned by the complacency and superficiality of urban congregation dynamics, leading him to take a strong stand against injustices he perceives, particularly through a confrontation with corrupt authority figures. The opening establishes his character as one who is deeply passionate yet increasingly isolated due to his principled convictions, setting the stage for the ensuing conflicts and his quest for authenticity in a world he feels estranged from. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Krag, Thomas Peter, 1868-1913 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Lehtonen, Joel, 1881-1934 |
| Title | Gunvor Kjeld, papin tytär |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Norwegian fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56172 |
| Release Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 229 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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