Rauta-kallo: Historiallinen kertomus nuorisolle by Franz Hoffmann
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"Rauta-kallo: Historiallinen kertomus nuorisolle" by Franz Hoffmann is a historical narrative written in the late 19th century. This work appears to explore the life and adventures of significant figures, particularly focusing on the character of Richard Roos, the lightkeeper at a coastal lighthouse, who reflects on moments from the past, specifically relating to King Charles XII of Sweden. The text aims to educate and entertain a young audience through a blend of
history and storytelling. The opening of the narrative introduces Richard Roos as he stands watch at the Karlsten lighthouse along Sweden's western shore, contemplating an impending storm and the fate of ships at sea. Roos, a former soldier, is respected by the community for his tales of the valiant King Charles XII, particularly his unwavering character and the consequences of his stubbornness. As the storm approaches, Roos engages in conversation with Colonel Sparre and his son Uolevi, eventually sharing stories about the king's youth and reign, hinting at the substantive history that will unfold throughout the narrative. This setup effectively draws readers into a world where past and present intersect, establishing the stage for a rich historical recounting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hoffmann, Franz, 1814-1882 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Törmälä, Emanuel, 1849-1900 |
| Uniform Title | Der Eisenkopf. Finnish |
| Title | Rauta-kallo: Historiallinen kertomus nuorisolle |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 40.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | German fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Subject | Charles XII, King of Sweden, 1682-1718 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25736 |
| Release Date | Jun 9, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 277 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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