| Author |
Ivalo, Santeri, 1866-1937 |
| Title |
Onnen aalloissa: Historiallisia kertomuksia
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 38.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Onnen aalloissa -- Kaksi kuvaa kuluneilta ajoilta -- Teini -- Krister-herran verkalasti -- Suomalainen seikkailija -- Kuoleva vanki -- Vanha kersantti -- Työn lomassa -- Erään tiedemiehen kohtalo -- Eräs markkinamatka.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Onnen aalloissa: Historiallisia kertomuksia" by Santeri Ivalo is a collection of historical narratives likely written in the early 20th century. The book unfolds tales from the past, illustrating the social and political dynamics of Finland, particularly during the era of the Finnish Duchy and its transition under various noble influences. The narratives prominently feature characters caught in the crossroads of love, ambition, and societal expectations. At the start of the book, we are introduced to a young girl named Kaarina who, while tending to her younger sisters, inadvertently becomes captivated by a regal hunting party led by Duke Juhana. As he stops to address her, Kaarina experiences a whirlwind of emotions, beginning with shyness and culminates in a surge of youthful hope and joy. Following this meeting, the narrative transitions to a festive atmosphere in Turku Castle, where Kaarina finds herself elevated in status, catching the attention of the Duke amidst a lively celebration, ultimately becoming enmeshed in a world of nobility filled with both admiration and envy. Through Kaarina's journey, the early chapters set the stage for a rich exploration of themes such as social class, romance, and the fleeting nature of happiness amidst the backdrop of historical events unfolding in Finland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories, Finnish
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| Subject |
Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
58917 |
| Release Date |
Feb 19, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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