Juho Vesainen: Historiallinen romaani by Santeri Ivalo
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"Juho Vesainen: Historiallinen romaani" by Santeri Ivalo is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a time marked by conflict and social tensions, reflecting on the lives of the people in the Finnish countryside, particularly during the late 1580s. The central character, Juho Vesainen, is depicted returning home after marrying his bride, Anni, only to be confronted with chaos and destruction caused by invading forces. The
narrative likely explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the struggle for survival amidst turmoil. At the start of the novel, Juho Vesainen is journeying home with his newlywed wife, Anni, after their wedding celebrations. As they travel, the peacefulness of their journey is interrupted by the sight of smoke rising from the direction of their village, raising suspicions of an attack by their enemies. Juho's initial light-heartedness is quickly replaced by dread as he realizes the severity of the situation. Upon arriving, he discovers that their village has been devastated, with their home engulfed in flames and his father gravely injured. The opening sets a tense tone, introducing the impending conflict and establishing Juho's determination to protect his family and seek vengeance against their attackers, thus foreshadowing the dramatic confrontations to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ivalo, Santeri, 1866-1937 |
|---|---|
| Title | Juho Vesainen: Historiallinen romaani |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 40.0 (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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44207 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 284 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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