Haapakoskelaiset: Romaani Itä-Suomesta by Jacob Ahrenberg
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"Haapakoskelaiset: Romaani Itä-Suomesta" by Jacob Ahrenberg is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds around the Haapakoski estate situated in the historical region of Kymi in eastern Finland, focusing on the rich history and the lives of its inhabitants, especially the notable Horn family. Through a blend of local legends and life events, the narrative explores themes of heritage, the passage of time, and the interplay of personal
and collective histories. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Haapakoski estate and its illustrious past, highlighting its transition through various owners, steeped in local legend and folklore. The narrative begins by recounting the history of the estate, from its mythic beginnings involving a knight and a magical horn to its current state under the stewardship of the Stålsköld Horn family. The opening scene also introduces the elderly protagonist, Vapaaherra Aleksander Horn, who is anxiously preparing for the day's planting, sharing his thoughts with his daughter Hanna about their family and their recent letters from their soldier son, Erik. The atmosphere is rich with anticipation and familial connections, setting the stage for the exploration of their lives and the broader societal changes that they navigate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ahrenberg, Jacob, 1847-1914 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Suppanen, Aatto, 1855-1898 |
| Title | Haapakoskelaiset: Romaani Itä-Suomesta |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 39.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18393 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-18393-0 |
| Release Date | May 15, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 349 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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