Aina: Kertomus 1808-09 sodasta by J. O. Åberg
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"Aina: Kertomus 1808-09 sodasta" by J. O. Åberg is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the events of the Finnish War of 1808-09, focusing on the life of Aina, the daughter of a fallen corporal named Svärd, and the struggles faced by the inhabitants of a small fishing village amidst the turmoil of war. The themes of bravery, betrayal, and love are likely explored through
the relationships between Aina, her suitor Lauri, and the antagonist Niilo, who harbors resentment and jealousy. The opening of the story introduces a picturesque setting near Lake Saimaa in Finland, where Aina lives with her widowed mother in a humble cabin. The narrative establishes the backdrop of war preparing to encroach upon their peaceful lives as young men like Lauri are conscripted to fight, while Niilo, who feels overshadowed by them, seeks to undermine Lauri's reputation out of jealousy. The tension builds as Aina's emotional farewell to Lauri hints at significant stakes and foreshadows conflict, both externally with the impending war and internally with Niilo's cunning schemes. As the villagers gear up for the consequences of war, Aina's courage and determination to protect her loved ones are already becoming evident. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Åberg, J. O. (Johan Olof), 1843-1898 |
|---|---|
| Title | Aina: Kertomus 1808-09 sodasta |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Russo-Swedish War, 1808-1809 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49834 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49834-8 |
| Release Date | Aug 31, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 380 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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