Kuningas Suomessa: Historiallinen romaani by Santeri Ivalo

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Author Ivalo, Santeri, 1866-1937
Title Kuningas Suomessa: Historiallinen romaani
Note Reading ease score: 38.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Kuningas Suomessa: Historiallinen romaani" by Santeri Ivalo is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set during a tumultuous period in Finnish history and follows the arrival of King Gustav I of Sweden to Finland alongside his retinue, which is marked by uncertainty surrounding impending conflict with Russia. The opening introduces various characters, including the young fisherman intrigued by the royal visit, and notable figures like Klaus Kristerinpoika and Antti Niilonpoika, who discuss the political and military implications of their arrival. At the start of the novel, readers are presented with a serene landscape as a fisherman returns to shore amidst a mysterious fleet of ships approaching from the sea. The arrival of the king and his entourage stirs curiosity and concern among local villagers about the state of affairs. Young characters enter into discussions regarding military strategies and the political climate, hinting at deeper conflicts. As the king finally arrives on land, his initial irritation at the lack of a grand reception reveals both his expectations and foreshadows challenges in his rule over Finland, setting the stage for the intrigues and conflicts to unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Finnish fiction -- 20th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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