| Author |
Pfeiffer, Sara, 1829-1913 |
| Translator |
Brummer, F. F. (Frans Ferdinand), 1847-1893 |
| Title |
Magdalena Rudenschöld: Historiallinen kertomus Kustaa III:n ja herttua-hallitsijan ajoilta
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| Original Publication |
Finland: Emil Hagelberg,1886.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 30.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tuula Temonen
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| Summary |
"Magdalena Rudenschöld: Historiallinen kertomus Kustaa III:n ja herttua-..." is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores the life of a young girl, Magdalena, as she navigates the complexities of court life during the reign of King Gustav III of Sweden. The narrative delves into her hopes, dreams, and the expectations placed upon her, particularly regarding her future in the royal court and her family's ambitions. The opening of the novel introduces us to Magdalena, who is depicted as a vivacious young girl caught between the innocence of her youth and the societal pressures of court life. As she listens to her mother and sister discussing her future, her heart is filled with excitement about the possibility of entering the royal court. The scene sets the stage for her character's evolution, capturing her youthful enthusiasm and the stark realities of her potential fate as an individual within the constraints of noble society. Her interactions with family members and a charming youth named Pentti add a light-hearted tone, even as underlying tensions about her future begin to emerge. This balance of innocence and the encroaching responsibilities of adulthood creates a compelling atmosphere that invites readers to invest in Magdalena's journey. (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 |
Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Subject |
Sweden -- History -- Gustav III, 1771-1792 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68012 |
| Release Date |
May 7, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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