Tanskan prinssi Otto by Bernhard Severin Ingemann
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"Tanskan prinssi Otto" by Bernhard Severin Ingemann is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book is set in a tumultuous period during the 14th century and revolves around the themes of loyalty, national identity, and the struggles of the Danish people amidst external threats and political turmoil. The main characters include a young squire and an elderly servant, who navigate the complexities of their times while grappling with
issues of allegiance and integrity. At the start of the novel, a calm summer evening follows a significant religious celebration in 1333, where a group of poor townsfolk kneel in prayer before a statue of Saint Knut, seeking divine protection from the looming threat of German invaders. The scene shifts to the arrival of two travelers: a young squire and an older servant, who find themselves in an ominous situation as they confront a band of raucous German soldiers. Tension escalates as skirmishes break out, revealing the challenges the characters face—not just from external forces but also within their own ranks as they discuss issues of loyalty and betrayal, reflecting on the political landscape of Denmark and the implications it has on their identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ingemann, Bernhard Severin, 1789-1862 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Halonen, Maija, 1873-1944 |
| Uniform Title | Prins Otto af Danmark og hans samtid. Finnish |
| Title | Tanskan prinssi Otto |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 40.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Otto, Prince of Denmark, active 1331-1340 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63515 |
| Release Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 302 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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