Moskovasta Waterloohon: Romaani Napoleonin ajoilta by Erckmann-Chatrian
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"Moskovasta Waterloohon: Romaani Napoleonin ajoilta" by Erckmann-Chatrian is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story appears to be set during the Napoleonic Wars, focusing on the experiences of characters as they navigate the tumultuous atmosphere surrounding Napoleon's reign and the societal impacts of war. The protagonist, a young apprentice named Juuse, deals with his dreams of love and marriage amidst the backdrop of conflict and uncertainty. The opening
of the novel introduces readers to the grandeur and gravitas of Emperor Napoleon as he passes through various regions, evoking adoration and awe from the populace. We meet Juuse, who works under the old watchmaker Melkior Gulden in a bustling town affected by the ebb and flow of military presence. As Juuse expresses his youthful hopes of marrying his cousin Katri, the narrative juxtaposes his budding romance with the harrowing realities of war, the constant march of soldiers, and the anxieties of impending conscription. The passages detail Juuse's mixed feelings about the military and his fear of being taken away from the love he cherishes, setting the emotional stakes for what’s to come in the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Erckmann-Chatrian |
|---|---|
| Translator | Voionmaa, Emmi, 1877-1969 |
| Uniform Title | Histoire d'un conscrit de 1813. Finnish |
| Title | Moskovasta Waterloohon: Romaani Napoleonin ajoilta |
| Credits | Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 40.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Wars of Liberation, 1813-1814 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49082 |
| Release Date | May 30, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 311 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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