Arvid Kurck och hans samtida by Volmar Lindman
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"Arvid Kurck och hans samtida" by Volmar Lindman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the medieval history of Finland, particularly focusing on the life and legacy of the notable Kurck family, tracing their lineage back to ancient times. The narrative likely explores themes of power, conflict, and family dynamics during a transformative era in Finnish history. The opening portion introduces Laukko gård as the
ancestral seat of the influential Kurck family and recounts a legendary tale involving Mathias Kurck. It describes his encounters with a formidable giant, Potko, amidst conflicts with various foes. As the story unfolds, Mathias demonstrates bravery and cunning, ultimately overcoming the giant through a clever trick, which garners him recognition and a legacy that continues through his descendants, culminating in the life of Arvid Kurck, the last male representative of the line. The narrative sets a tone of rich historical storytelling, interwoven with noble aspirations and the harsh realities of medieval life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lindman, Volmar, 1861-1939 |
|---|---|
| Title | Arvid Kurck och hans samtida |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Swedish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Finland -- History -- To 1523 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Kurck, Arvid, 1464-1522 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45330 |
| Release Date | Apr 6, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 232 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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