Vuosisatojen perintö 2 by Betty Elfving
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Author | Elfving, Betty, 1837-1923 |
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Title |
Vuosisatojen perintö 2 Murrosaikana |
Note | Reading ease score: 42.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
Credits | Produced by Matti Järvinen and Distributed Proofreaders Europe |
Summary | "Vuosisatojen perintö 2" by Betty Elfving is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a post-war context, primarily set in Finland, amidst the socio-political turmoil between Russia and Sweden. The story centers around the characters Maria and Attila, exploring themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for national identity during a time of conflict. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the village of Vilajoki, where tensions remain high following the Great Northern War. Maria Sprengtportiin struggles with her personal conflicts and relationships, especially with Martti and Attila, amidst the backdrop of ongoing military strife. The opening emphasizes Maria's internal battles as she grapples with love and loyalty, culminating in a moment of desperation as she attempts to rescue Attila. As the narrative unfolds, the village is thrust into chaos with a violent clash between the Swedish and Russian forces, entwining personal relationships with larger nationalistic struggles. Maria's efforts to navigate her complex feelings and protect those she loves become increasingly precarious, highlighting the intertwining of personal and political stakes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | Finnish |
LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
Subject | Historical fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 25668 |
Release Date | Jun 1, 2008 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 31 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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