Sotalaivan valtaus by Richard Melander
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"Sotalaivan valtaus" by Richard Melander is a historical fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The book opens with a vivid description of a stormy night in the Kemiön archipelago, where a young man named Janne is anxiously awaiting the arrival of a boat. As tensions rise amid the threat of invasion by Russian forces, the story introduces themes of bravery, loyalty, and the struggle for independence. The beginning of the
narrative sets a suspenseful tone as Janne stands watch, observing a rowing boat approaching the shore. He learns that his initial fears were justified, as the occupants are escaping from a Russian gunboat. The characters exchange dialogue that reveals the precarious nature of their situation, emphasizing the urgency to evade detection. As Janne adapts to the chaos and makes quick decisions to help his fellow countrymen, the story foreshadows intense conflict and the importance of solidarity against oppression. This opening effectively hooks the reader into the historical conflicts and personal stakes faced by the characters in the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Melander, Richard, 1857-1922 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Ivalo, Santeri, 1866-1937 |
| Title |
Sotalaivan valtaus Kuvaus 1808 vuoden sodasta |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's stories, Swedish -- Translations into Finnish |
| Subject | Russo-Swedish War, 1808-1809 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62112 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62112-8 |
| Release Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 332 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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