| Author |
Charles, Elizabeth Rundle, 1828-1896 |
| Translator |
Churberg, Waldemar, 1848-1924 |
| Uniform Title |
Chronicles of the Schönberg-Cotta family. Finnish
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| Title |
Schönberg-Cotta perheen aikakirjat
Luonne- ja tapakuvaelma uskonpuhdistuksen ajoilta
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 45.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Schönberg-Cotta perheen aikakirjat" by Elizabeth Rundle Charles is a historical fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the Schönberg-Cotta family during the Reformation, specifically focusing on the lives and experiences of its young protagonist, Elsa, and her interactions with family members like her brother Fredrik. The story promises to delve into themes of faith, identity, and the societal shifts of that transformative period. The opening of the novel introduces us to Elsa, who has been tasked by her older brother Fredrik to write her life chronicle. As she shares her thoughts, we learn about her close bond with Fredrik, her family dynamics, and the historical context of the Reformation. Elsa reflects on her family's past, including her grandmother's noble lineage and the struggles they faced, and contrasts this with her own mundane yet chaotic life filled with responsibilities. Through her innocent musings, readers get a glimpse of her curiosity about faith and the expectations placed upon her as a young woman during a pivotal moment in history, setting the tone for Elsa's journey of self-discovery amidst familial and societal changes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Biographical fiction
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| Subject |
Clergy -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Christian fiction
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| Subject |
Reformation -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Luther, Martin, 1483-1546 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Germany -- History -- Reformation and Counter-Reformation, 1517-1618 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Germany -- History -- Late Middle Ages, 1254-1517 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
23704 |
| Release Date |
Dec 3, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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