Anna Fleming: Historiallinen romaani by Santeri Ivalo
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"Anna Fleming: Historiallinen romaani" by Santeri Ivalo is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in 1593 Finland, focusing on the life of Anna Fleming, a young noblewoman, and her interactions with her friend Elina, exploring themes of ambition, love, and the societal roles of women during this period. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Anna and Elina as they enjoy a spring
boat ride. The scene vividly describes the delicate beauty of early spring, symbolizing renewal and hope, while the two girls engage in imaginative banter, hinting at their desires and aspirations. Anna expresses a yearning for genuine affection, while Elina dreams of greatness and heroism, drawing parallels with the legendary figure of Joan of Arc. Their conversation shifts toward Anna’s mother, a former noble who faced societal challenges, which sets the stage for Anna's internal conflict regarding her identity and longing for love amidst the constraints of nobility. As they arrive at a church to honor Anna's late mother, the atmosphere resonates with themes of memory, family lineage, and historical struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ivalo, Santeri, 1866-1937 |
|---|---|
| Title | Anna Fleming: Historiallinen romaani |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 38.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42697 |
| Release Date | May 12, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 256 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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