Niskureita : Historiallinen romaani Kustaa Vaasan viime vuosilta by Lauri Soini

"Niskureita: Historiallinen romaani Kustaa Vaasan viime vuosilta" by Lauri Soini is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative is set during the final years of King Gustav Vasa's reign, portraying the societal and political tensions of the time. The story explores themes of defiance against authority, local governance, and community life, focusing on characters like Henrik Pakila and his family as they navigate the challenges posed by royal decrees and the advent of unusual outsiders, including gypsies. At the start of the novel, the protagonist, Henrik Pakila, witnesses a confrontation between Mikael, a schoolmaster, and a royal messenger who demands young scholars for the king's service. This scene sets the stage for exploring authority and rebellion, as Mikael stands firm against the royal request, prioritizing the needs of his community. The opening also introduces Henrik’s children, particularly Marketta and her brother, as they show interest in the arrival of gypsies. The narrative foreshadows conflicts between tradition and change, highlighting the characters' relationships and aspirations amid the backdrop of a society in flux. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Soini, Lauri, 1875-1919
Title Niskureita : Historiallinen romaani Kustaa Vaasan viime vuosilta
Original Publication Helsinki: Otava, 1912.
Credits Sirkku-Liisa Häyhä-Karmakainen and Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 42.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Sweden -- History -- Gustav I Vasa, 1523-1560 -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 75159
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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