
VANHAN PASTORIN MUISTELMIA
K. J. GUMMERUS
SISÄLLYS:
A weather‑worn pastor looks back from a hilltop that still frames the tiny pond of his youth, where the old wooden chapel once rang with his father's sermons. The opening pages weave his memories of a modest village, the rhythm of church bells, and the stark contrast between those who live in plenty and those who scrape by in poverty. Through vivid snapshots of childhood games and the solemn weight of loss, he invites listeners to feel the ache of time pressed upon a once‑vibrant sanctuary.
Among the recollections, a restless boy named Maunu stands out—a dream‑filled companion whose tales of hidden underground palaces stir the pastor’s imagination and pull him away from his studies. Their friendship, though forbidden by the pastor’s father, fuels a clash between earthly curiosity and spiritual duty, setting the tone for a life marked by both wonder and restraint. The narrative balances gentle humor with sober reflection, offering a poignant glimpse into a world where faith endures even as the old church crumbles.
Language
fi
Duration
~5 hours (336K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2013-02-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1840–1898
A Finnish writer, teacher, and pioneering publisher, he worked to bring books and practical reading to a wider public in the late 1800s. He is especially remembered as the founder of the publishing house that still bears his name.
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