"Lea" is a classic novel by the Finnish writer Alexis Kivi, which tells the story of a young girl, Leia, who decides to devote her life to the service of others. In search of spiritual peace and inner balance, Lea enters a monastery, where due to an inner conflict between her own aspirations and the demands of faith, she makes a difficult choice between worldly life and spiritual humility. This work highlights the problems of morality, faith and self-improvement and leaves the reader deeply thinking about the meaning of human existence. "Lea" is a sophisticated work that provokes an internal dialogue and reflections on important aspects of life.