Author |
Starbäck, C. Georg (Carl Georg), 1828-1885 |
Translator |
Kahma, Uuno, 1872-1948 |
Title |
Niilo Bonpoika Sture 1: Kultainen kaulaketju Kolmijaksoinen historiallinen romaani
|
Note |
Translation of Nils Bosson Sture, v. 1
|
Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
|
Summary |
"Niilo Bonpoika Sture 1: Kultainen kaulaketju" by C. Georg Starbäck is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows the character of Niilo Bonpoika, a young man linked to several key historical figures, as he navigates the complex political and social landscape of medieval Sweden, particularly surrounding the events related to Engelbrekt and themes of loyalty and honor among the noble classes. At the start of this intricate tale, we are introduced to Niilo as he accompanies the influential character Bishop Tuomas and observes the somber atmosphere surrounding Engelbrekt's grave, a celebrated hero in Swedish history. The scene is set with various knights and political leaders, hinting at rising tensions and conflicts that hint at Niilo's future involvements. He grapples with his youthful aspirations against the backdrop of nobility and duty, witnessing a private discussion about a powerful talisman—the golden chain—imbued with significant meaning. Niilo's internal struggle is accentuated by his interactions with characters like the green-clad knight and the formidable woman, Bengta, as he contemplates the impending challenges on his journey to maturity and his role in the noble society. (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
|
Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
49661 |
Release Date |
Aug 9, 2015 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
26 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|