Tykkien virsi: Kenttäpapin kokemuksia ja mielialoja vapaussodan päiviltä

Name: Tykkien virsi: Kenttäpapin kokemuksia ja mielialoja vapaussodan päiviltä
Author: Arvi Järventaus

By Arvi Järventaus

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A field chaplain recounts episodic impressions and duties during a civil conflict, blending liturgical scenes, camp life, travel to the front, battle descriptions, sermons, and personal encounters. The narrative opens with a departure service in a crowded cathedral where volunteers receive blessing, follows journeys toward combat and everyday life in camp, and depicts skirmishes, dangers, funerals and moments of thanksgiving. Vignettes center on figures such as Matti Kuha and Hiljainen Yrjänä, alternating official rites and intimate reflections to convey spiritual, communal, and emotional responses to wartime experience.

About the Author

Arvi Järventaus

Arvi Järventaus was a Finnish author known for his contributions to literature that often explore themes of nature, adventure, and human emotion. His notable works include "Erämaan matkaajille," which reflects his fascination with the wilderness, and "Kaukainen onni: Kertomus etsijän ikävästä," a narrative that delves into the longing and search for happiness. Järventaus's writing is characterized by its lyrical quality and deep connection to the Finnish landscape, making him a significant figure in Finnish literary heritage. His diverse body of work also includes novels like "Kirkonlämmittäjä" and "Ristilukki," showcasing his versatility as a storyteller.