"The Eternal Duel" is a novel by the Finnish writer Johannes Linnankoski, in which the author talks about the complex relationship between people, nature and society. The main character of the book is looking for his place in life, trying to understand himself, his feelings and desires. The author successfully combines psychological realism and symbolism, which makes this work interesting for readers from different walks of life. "The Eternal Duel" is not only a story about an inner search, but some will see in it a reflection of their own struggles with the world around them.