Author |
Rydberg, Viktor, 1828-1895 |
Translator |
Aho, Juhani, 1861-1921 |
Title |
Singoalla
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Note |
Reading ease score: 41.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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Summary |
"Singoalla" by Viktor Rydberg is a novel written in the late 19th century." The story integrates elements of fantasy and romance, set against a backdrop of medieval Scandinavia, where we meet the main characters, Erland and Singoalla. Their romance unfolds amidst a world rich in folklore and the clash between pagan traditions and Christianity. "At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the setting of a castle owned by the Månesköld family, shrouded in silence and ancient mysteries." The young nobleman Erland, who has a fascination with the supernatural, often wanders the surrounding forests accompanied by his loyal dogs. One day, he encounters a mysterious girl named Singoalla, whose appearance and enchanting singing draw him in. However, their encounter is disrupted when Erland’s dog attacks her, leading to a mix of emotions and a deep connection between them as they navigate their curious feelings and the complexities of their backgrounds. The opening establishes a tone of foreboding romance, hinting at the challenges their relationship may face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
Finnish |
LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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Subject |
Middle Ages -- Fiction
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Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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Subject |
Romanies -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
50202 |
Release Date |
Oct 13, 2015 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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