Nuoruuden unelmia by Zacharias Topelius

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Author Topelius, Zacharias, 1818-1898
Translator Suomalainen, Samuli, 1850-1907
Uniform Title Ungdomsdrömmar. Finnish
Title Nuoruuden unelmia
Note Reading ease score: 38.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Nuoruuden unelmia" by Zacharias Topelius is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of early 17th century Europe, touching on themes of youth, dreams, and the turbulence of political conflict. The story introduces a variety of characters, including fishermen and a soldier, who navigate the perilous waters of the time as they encounter stormy seas and the complexities of human relationships. At the start of "Nuoruuden unelmia," we are introduced to the serene yet ominous setting of a wintry landscape watched over by a muse of history. This ethereal figure reflects on the fleeting nature of human accomplishments portrayed through a child drawing stories in the snow, hinting at the impermanence of dreams and the profound effects of time. The narrative swiftly transitions to a storm in the archipelago where two old fishermen are trying to salvage a capsized ship caught in the turbulent waves, setting off a chain of events that leads to the introduction of various characters including a soldier and mysterious merchants. The opening establishes a rich atmosphere steeped in historical context, blending human struggles against the forces of nature and fate, and tantalizes readers with the promise of adventure and discovery as the plot continues to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Historical fiction
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EBook-No. 40382
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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