Kansa nousee by Winston Churchill
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| Author | Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965 |
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| Translator | Wallenius, Toivo, 1881-1919 |
| Uniform Title | Savrola. Finnish |
| Title | Kansa nousee |
| Note | Reading ease score: 34.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Kansa nousee" by Winston Churchill is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. This work appears to explore themes of revolution and political strife in the fictional setting of Laurania, focusing on the tensions between a dictatorial government and its disillusioned citizens. The main characters include the president, Antonio Molara, and the young revolutionary, Savrola, who plays a significant role in the unfolding events. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for a momentous political event in Laurania after a tumultuous period marked by harsh governmental rule. A crowd gathers outside the parliament building, anticipating a decision linked to their voting rights, which had been suppressed. Amid the excitement and tension, various characters emerge, including Moret, a national council member who tries to rally the crowd's hopes, and Godoy, the elderly mayor who emerges amidst the chaos. However, the situation quickly deteriorates, leading to violence as the president's men react to the rising discontent, setting up a fierce conflict that has long-standing implications for the people of Laurania. This intense beginning encapsulates the atmosphere of dissatisfaction and turbulence that permeates the society Churchill depicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Political fiction |
| Subject | Revolutions -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53632 |
| Release Date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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