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Title: Nevalaiset: Historiallis-romantillinen kertomus Itä-Suomesta
Note: Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Nevalaiset: Historiallis-romantillinen kertomus Itä-Suomesta" by Bergman is a historical-romantic novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of a peasant uprising in Nurmes, Finland, during the tumultuous times of the early 18th century, following the harsh treatment of the local population by tax collectors. The main character, Sipo Nevalainen, emerges as a symbol of resistance against oppression, embodying patriotic fervor and a steadfast commitment to justice. The beginning of the novel introduces readers to the aging blacksmith Jaakko Nevalainen and his family, including his nephew Juhana and his orphaned niece Anna, who are central to the unfolding narrative. Jaakko is deeply patriotic and concerned about the deteriorating state of his homeland, while the young couple's dynamic hints at a romantic subplot amidst the broader themes of struggle and resistance. As Jaakko contemplates the political turmoil impacting their lives, news of impending conflicts stirs anxieties about their future, setting the stage for the novel's exploration of loyalty, love, and national identity intertwined with the characters’ personal journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bergman, Johan Albert, 1844-1924
EBook No.: 43243
Published: Jul 18, 2013
Downloads: 36
Language: Finnish
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Nevalaiset: Historiallis-romantillinen kertomus Itä-Suomesta
Note: Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Nevalaiset: Historiallis-romantillinen kertomus Itä-Suomesta" by Bergman is a historical-romantic novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of a peasant uprising in Nurmes, Finland, during the tumultuous times of the early 18th century, following the harsh treatment of the local population by tax collectors. The main character, Sipo Nevalainen, emerges as a symbol of resistance against oppression, embodying patriotic fervor and a steadfast commitment to justice. The beginning of the novel introduces readers to the aging blacksmith Jaakko Nevalainen and his family, including his nephew Juhana and his orphaned niece Anna, who are central to the unfolding narrative. Jaakko is deeply patriotic and concerned about the deteriorating state of his homeland, while the young couple's dynamic hints at a romantic subplot amidst the broader themes of struggle and resistance. As Jaakko contemplates the political turmoil impacting their lives, news of impending conflicts stirs anxieties about their future, setting the stage for the novel's exploration of loyalty, love, and national identity intertwined with the characters’ personal journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bergman, Johan Albert, 1844-1924
EBook No.: 43243
Published: Jul 18, 2013
Downloads: 36
Language: Finnish
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.