Sissipäällikkö: Kohtauksia ranskalais-saksalaisesta sodasta by Henryk Sienkiewicz
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"Sissipäällikkö: Kohtauksia ranskalais-saksalaisesta sodasta" by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story takes place during the Franco-Prussian War, focusing on a group of unconventional soldiers engaging in guerrilla warfare against the Prussian forces. The main characters include the narrator and his childhood friend Selim, who are part of a loose band of fighters with a grim and adventurous outlook on the chaotic war around them.
At the start of the narrative, the reader is immersed in the tension and desperation of war, as the protagonist and Selim serve in a makeshift unit known for capturing enemy couriers and disrupting supply lines. Their group, comprised of various outcasts, operates behind enemy lines, illustrating the harsh realities of battle and the loss of humanity as they face constant danger. As they navigate skirmishes and strategize against their foes, the characters reveal their individual motivations and the emotional weights they carry, including past regrets and the desire for adventure amidst the ongoing turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sienkiewicz, Henryk, 1846-1916 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Borg, Felix, 1888-1959 |
| Uniform Title | Selim Mirza. Finnish |
| Title | Sissipäällikkö: Kohtauksia ranskalais-saksalaisesta sodasta |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 43.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53752 |
| Release Date | Dec 17, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 229 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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