Stjärnornas kungabarn 3: Makalös by Zacharias Topelius
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"Stjärnornas kungabarn 3: Makalös" by Zacharias Topelius is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the Thirty Years' War, this installment appears to explore themes of warfare, human suffering, and interconnected lives during a tumultuous time in European history. The narrative seems to follow characters like Lennart Torstenson and Hans Götz, showcasing their experiences and moral dilemmas in the midst of battle. The opening of
the book introduces a grim setting of war as the narrative plunges directly into the chaos of the Thirty Years' War, where ruthless conflict shapes the lives of soldiers and civilians alike. We witness the brutality of the battlefield through the eyes of various characters, including the relentless Torstenson, who is intent on defeating his foes, and the villainous Götz, whose cruelty knows no bounds. As the story unfolds, themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the impact of war on family life emerge, particularly through the mention of families accompanying soldiers. The stark contrasts between valor and brutality are highlighted as the characters navigate their fates amidst the horrors of war, providing a compelling foundation for the rich tapestry of personal and historical narratives that Topelius aims to weave throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Topelius, Zacharias, 1818-1898 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Stjärnornas kungabarn 3: Makalös En tids- och karaktersstudie från drottning Kristinas dagar |
| Credits |
Produced by Eva Eriksson, Jens Sadowski, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Swedish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50367 |
| Release Date | Nov 2, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 306 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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