Eerik XIV ja Juhana III: II. Pimeys by Louise Stjernström

"Eerik XIV ja Juhana III: II. Pimeys" by Louise Stjernström is a historical-romantic account written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the tumultuous events surrounding the reigns of kings Eerik XIV and Juhana III of Sweden during a time marked by political intrigue, personal vendettas, and overlapping religious tensions. The main characters, including the ambitious Juhana and the devoted Katariina, grapple with their desires for power, revenge, and loyalty amid the tensions of their time. At the start of the story, Juhana celebrates his newfound position as king after a lengthy imprisonment. His ambitions are fueled by a desire for revenge against his brother Eerik, who previously usurped his freedom. As Juhana navigates the complexities of power, he is influenced by his wife, Katariina, who seeks to instill her deeply Catholic beliefs in him, all while they both plot against Eerik. The opening sets the stage for a dramatic exploration of loyalty, ambition, and the perils of trust in the backdrop of a nation rife with conflict and change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Stjernström, Louise, 1812-1907
Title Eerik XIV ja Juhana III: II. Pimeys
Historiallis-romanttinen kuvaus
Credits Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 41.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
Subject John III, King of Sweden, 1537-1592 -- Fiction
Subject Erik XIV, King of Sweden, 1533-1577 -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 55755
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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