Kustaa II Aadolf ja hänen aikalaisensa I: Kuningas Jumalan armosta by Stjernström
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"Kustaa II Aadolf ja hänen aikalaishensa I: Kuningas Jumalan armosta" by Stjernström is a historical-romantic account written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the troubled times and notable figures surrounding the reign of King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden, illustrating the political and personal challenges faced in the monarchy. The opening portion suggests a blend of historical events with personal intertwining, as it introduces characters such as Queen Christina
and Prince Johan, hinting at themes of duty, power, and love. At the start of the story, the atmosphere in Nyköping Castle is solemn, as Queen Christina mourns in black, surrounded by weeping ladies-in-waiting and family members. Young Ebba Brahe is introduced as a character caught in the weight of her courtly duties and personal losses, while the prince and his younger brother grapple with their futures amid impending war and political strife. The dialogue hints at the looming conflicts that will arise, both nationally and personally, as rival claims to the throne and the intricacies of courtly relationships unfold, setting the stage for a tale deeply rooted in historical drama and romantic entanglements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stjernström, Louise, 1812-1907 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Soini, Lauri, 1875-1919 |
| Title |
Kustaa II Aadolf ja hänen aikalaisensa I: Kuningas Jumalan armosta Historiallis-romanttinen kuvaus |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 32.3 (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 | Gustav II Adolf, King of Sweden, 1594-1632 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55884 |
| Release Date | Nov 4, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 327 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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