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Title:
Välskärin kertomuksia 1
Kuninkaan sormus. Miekka ja aura. Tuli ja vesi.
Note: Translation of: Konungens ring, Svärdet och plogen, and Eld och vatten.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%A4lsk%C3%A4rin_kertomuksia
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Välskärin kertomuksia 1" by Zacharias Topelius is a collection of historical tales written in the late 19th century. The work centers around the experiences of a character known as Välskäri, who reflects on his adventures and observations throughout his life in various countries, notably during significant historical events like battles and interactions with different cultures. The narrative is imbued with themes of nationalism and cultural respect for the Finnish people. The opening of the book introduces us to the character of Välskäri, who reminisces about his extensive travels and the deep connections he has formed with the Finnish homeland. As he returns to Finland, he expresses a sense of gratitude and fulfillment for being able to speak the Finnish language, emphasizing his ties to the common people and their struggles. It sets the stage for a series of stories that intertwine personal anecdotes with historical events, such as the Battle of Breitenfeld, hinting at the valor and experiences of ordinary soldiers, including a young man named Perttilä, who is eager to prove his mettle in the face of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 39.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Topelius, Zacharias, 1818-1898
Translator: Aho, Juhani, 1861-1921
EBook No.: 36190
Published: May 22, 2011
Downloads: 113
Language: Finnish
Subject: Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648 -- Fiction
Subject: Gustav II Adolf, King of Sweden, 1594-1632 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Välskärin kertomuksia 1
Kuninkaan sormus. Miekka ja aura. Tuli ja vesi.
Note: Translation of: Konungens ring, Svärdet och plogen, and Eld och vatten.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%A4lsk%C3%A4rin_kertomuksia
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Välskärin kertomuksia 1" by Zacharias Topelius is a collection of historical tales written in the late 19th century. The work centers around the experiences of a character known as Välskäri, who reflects on his adventures and observations throughout his life in various countries, notably during significant historical events like battles and interactions with different cultures. The narrative is imbued with themes of nationalism and cultural respect for the Finnish people. The opening of the book introduces us to the character of Välskäri, who reminisces about his extensive travels and the deep connections he has formed with the Finnish homeland. As he returns to Finland, he expresses a sense of gratitude and fulfillment for being able to speak the Finnish language, emphasizing his ties to the common people and their struggles. It sets the stage for a series of stories that intertwine personal anecdotes with historical events, such as the Battle of Breitenfeld, hinting at the valor and experiences of ordinary soldiers, including a young man named Perttilä, who is eager to prove his mettle in the face of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 39.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Topelius, Zacharias, 1818-1898
Translator: Aho, Juhani, 1861-1921
EBook No.: 36190
Published: May 22, 2011
Downloads: 113
Language: Finnish
Subject: Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648 -- Fiction
Subject: Gustav II Adolf, King of Sweden, 1594-1632 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.