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Uniform Title: Karin Monsdochter. Finnish
Title: Kaarina Maununtytär : Torimyymälästä valtaistuimelle
Original Publication: Helsinki: Minerva, 1929.
Credits: Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Kaarina Maununtytär: Torimyymälästä valtaistuimelle" by Bertha Witt is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in 16th-century Sweden and follows a young peasant girl named Kaarina Maununtytär, who struggles to sell her wares at a market while dealing with various societal and personal challenges. The narrative hints at Kaarina's rise from a humble market seller to a position of influence, suggesting an exploration of themes like love, ambition, and the complexities of court life. At the start of the novel, the atmosphere is set during a bustling market day in Stockholm, where Kaarina is unsuccessfully trying to sell her goods. Through her interactions with other characters, like the soldier Kustaa Pietarinpoika and the mysterious figure of Yrjänä Pietarinpoika, the stage is set for conflict and intrigue. Kaarina's struggles, combined with her unexpected encounter with royal connections, hint at a journey that will take her from her modest beginnings to the opulence and peril of the royal court. The opening vividly establishes Kaarina's plight, her aspirations, and the dark undercurrents of the political landscape surrounding her, drawing readers into a richly woven historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 43.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Witt, Bertha
Translator: Krohn, Helmi, 1871-1967
EBook No.: 75042
Published: Jan 5, 2025
Downloads: 69
Language: Finnish
Subject: Karin Månsdotter, Queen, consort of Erik XIV, King of Sweden, 1550-1612 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Karin Monsdochter. Finnish
Title: Kaarina Maununtytär : Torimyymälästä valtaistuimelle
Original Publication: Helsinki: Minerva, 1929.
Credits: Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Kaarina Maununtytär: Torimyymälästä valtaistuimelle" by Bertha Witt is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in 16th-century Sweden and follows a young peasant girl named Kaarina Maununtytär, who struggles to sell her wares at a market while dealing with various societal and personal challenges. The narrative hints at Kaarina's rise from a humble market seller to a position of influence, suggesting an exploration of themes like love, ambition, and the complexities of court life. At the start of the novel, the atmosphere is set during a bustling market day in Stockholm, where Kaarina is unsuccessfully trying to sell her goods. Through her interactions with other characters, like the soldier Kustaa Pietarinpoika and the mysterious figure of Yrjänä Pietarinpoika, the stage is set for conflict and intrigue. Kaarina's struggles, combined with her unexpected encounter with royal connections, hint at a journey that will take her from her modest beginnings to the opulence and peril of the royal court. The opening vividly establishes Kaarina's plight, her aspirations, and the dark undercurrents of the political landscape surrounding her, drawing readers into a richly woven historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 43.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Witt, Bertha
Translator: Krohn, Helmi, 1871-1967
EBook No.: 75042
Published: Jan 5, 2025
Downloads: 69
Language: Finnish
Subject: Karin Månsdotter, Queen, consort of Erik XIV, King of Sweden, 1550-1612 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.