Author |
Langenskjöld, Margareta, 1889- |
Translator |
Krohn, Aune, 1881-1967 |
Title |
Paul Nicolay: Elämänkuvaus
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Note |
Reading ease score: 28.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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Summary |
"Elämänkuvaus" by Margareta Langenskjöld is a biographical work written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and character of Paul Nicolay, a notable figure whose journey is marked by spiritual development and commitment to Christian values, as well as his connections to family and history. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces Paul Nicolay, emphasizing the significant loss his friends felt after his death and the desire for a comprehensive biography to honor his life and contributions. The opening chapters highlight Nicolay's familial background, detailing his ascendance from a noble Swedish family through historical struggles to his life in Finland. The text also touches upon his upbringing in a pious household and his education in a dynamic cultural environment, which played a crucial role in shaping his values and worldview. Nicolay's early experiences and relationships, particularly with his devoted mother and the influence of his family's history, set the stage for understanding his later choices and the complexity of his character as both a public servant and a man of faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
Finnish |
LoC Class |
BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
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Subject |
Nicolay, Paul, friherre, 1860-1919
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
49939 |
Release Date |
Sep 11, 2015 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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