In The Shadow Of The Altars by Vincas Mykolaitis-Putinas
A Novel of the Lithuanian Clergy
Set in early 20th-century Lithuania, this novel explores the internal and external struggles of a young man torn between his religious obligations and personal desires. As he navigates the rigid expectations of the priesthood, he grapples with questions of faith, identity, and freedom. The protagonist's journey is marked by a profound search for meaning and authenticity, reflecting broader societal tensions and the individual's quest for self-realization amidst the constraints of tradition and authority.
- Published
- 1933
- Nationality
- Lithuanian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 500-600
- Original Language
- Lithuanian
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