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Topelius, Zacharias
1818
1898
Topelius, Zachris
Topelius, Zakarias
Topelius, Zakris
Topelius, Sakarias
senior, Zacharias Topelius
Stjärnornas kungabarn 1: Nattens barn
En tids- och karaktersstudie från drottning Kristinas dagar
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"Stjärnornas kungabarn 1: Nattens barn" by Zacharias Topelius is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set during the days of Queen Christina of Sweden and revolves around the lives of characters connected to significant historical events, particularly focused on childhood and the circumstances faced by abandoned or orphaned children. At the start of the story, the reader is introduced to the stark contrasts of life during a Finnish winter night in the early 17th century. The scene follows two men, the scholar Sigfrid Forsius and the toll collector Lydik Larsson, as they travel through the snow. They encounter a tragic situation involving a newborn's desperate plight after a mother succumbs to hardship during childbirth. The narrative unfolds as Sigfrid is drawn into the fate of the twins left orphaned, compelling him to find guardians for them. This poignant beginning sets the tone for exploration into themes of fate, sacrifice, and a society grappling with the balance of duty and humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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