Kustaa Vaasa ja hänen aikalaisensa II: Aurinko laskee by Louise Stjernström

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Author Stjernström, Louise, 1812-1907
Translator Talvio, Maila, 1871-1951
Title Kustaa Vaasa ja hänen aikalaisensa II: Aurinko laskee
Historiallis-romanttinen kuvaus
Credits E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Aurinko laskee" by Louise Stjernström is a historical-romantic narrative written in the early 20th century. The book explores the political and social upheavals during the reign of King Gustav I of Sweden, encapsulating the struggles between traditional practices and emerging new ideas. At the center are characters like Ture Jönsinpoika, who are caught in the dynamics of power and loyalty against the background of religious and political conflicts, hinting at a fraught atmosphere leading to rebellion. The opening portion sets the stage for an intense political drama, introducing Ture Jönsinpoika, a nobleman who is deeply disillusioned by his sons' allegiance to the king, rather than to him. He devises plans to gather support against King Gustav's rule, a situation complicated by his interactions with key figures such as the abbess of a local convent and other nobles who resent the king's reforms. As tensions rise, with discussions about sedition and the influence of religious beliefs on the populace, readers are drawn into the complex web of alliances and rivalries that could reshape the landscape of power in Sweden. The narrative hints at a brewing storm of conflict, setting a compelling tone for the battles—both political and personal—that are to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
Subject Gustav I Vasa, King of Sweden, 1496-1560 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 55641
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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