Muuan suomalainen soturi Kristiina kuningattaren aikakaudella by Jahnsson

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Author Jahnsson, Evald Ferdinand, 1844-1895
Title Muuan suomalainen soturi Kristiina kuningattaren aikakaudella
Note Reading ease score: 30.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Muuan suomalainen soturi Kristiina kuningattaren aikakaudella" by Evald Ferd. Jahnsson is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around a young Finnish warrior setting out for battle during the reign of Queen Christina of Sweden, exploring themes of honor, conflict, and the struggles faced by common folk in a turbulent time. The opening introduces characters such as Jakobsson and Pertti Månsson, who engage in discussions reflecting their societal hardships and the looming threats posed by political tensions. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the emotional turmoil of a father contemplating the fate of his son, a young soldier going to war. The scene unfolds in a bleak autumn in 1650, where we see the dire circumstances gripping the country, including discussions among townsfolk about the harsh reality of famine and their dissatisfaction with the ruling elite. Jakobsson and Månsson's conversation reveals their criticisms of the nobility and the government's carelessness toward the common people. Additionally, the narrative dives into the festive yet precarious atmosphere surrounding a royal wedding, where social and political undercurrents come alive, hinting at a brewing discontent that may lead to greater unrest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Historical fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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