Zacharias Topelius: Elämä ja toiminta by A. J. Sarlin

"Zacharias Topelius: Elämä ja toiminta" by A. J. Sarlin is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book details the life and contributions of Zacharias Topelius, a prominent Finnish author and cultural figure, tracing his ancestry, childhood, education, and early literary endeavors. The narrative likely explores Topelius's influences, his experiences, and the development of his artistic talents, encompassing both personal and professional milestones. The opening of the text provides a foundational glimpse into Topelius's lineage and formative years. It describes his ancestry, beginning with his forebear Jaakko Laurinpoika Toppila, and recounts the tumultuous childhood of his grandfather Kristoffer, who was kidnapped during wartime before eventually returning home. Additionally, the text highlights Topelius's loving upbringing in a nurturing environment, detailing his mischievous nature, early forays into writing, and his family's dedication to education and culture. This rich backdrop sets the stage for understanding how these experiences shaped Topelius's character and his future contributions to Finnish literature and national identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Sarlin, A. J.
Title Zacharias Topelius: Elämä ja toiminta
Series Title Kansanvalistusseuran elämäkertoja 27.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 21.2 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Topelius, Zacharias, 1818-1898
Category Text
eBook-No. 38260
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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