| Author |
Stjernström, Louise, 1812-1907 |
| Translator |
Soini, Lauri, 1875-1919 |
| Title |
Kaarle ja Sigismund II: Lehti kääntyy
Historiallis-romanttinen kuvaus
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 43.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Kaarle ja Sigismund II: Lehti kääntyy" by Louise Stjernström is a historical romantic narrative written in the early 20th century. The book explores the intricate dynamics of political power, love, and personal ambition during a time of turmoil, focusing on characters like Herttua Kaarle and his wife Kristina, as they navigate the challenges posed by King Sigismund. The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to the troubled relationship between Herttua Kaarle and his wife Kristina, who struggles with her feelings of insecurity and her husband’s apparent emotional distance. As they face the looming threat of Sigismund's power and the political unrest in Sweden, Kristina's internal conflicts become increasingly apparent. The couple's tense discussions reveal much about their characters, their hopes for their son, and their complicated history, setting the stage for a story filled with intrigue, love, and the consequences of political decisions intertwined with personal destinies. The foundation for the narrative is established against a backdrop of escalating tensions leading up to significant events in Swedish history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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| Subject |
Sigismund III, King of Poland and Sweden, 1566-1632 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Charles IX, King of Sweden, 1550-1611 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
55835 |
| Release Date |
Oct 28, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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