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Uniform Title: Mäster Olofs bröllop. Finnish
Title:
Mestari Olavin häät
Romanttinen kertomus Kustaa Vaasan ensimäisiltä hallitusvuosilta
Note: Reading ease score: 39.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Mestari Olavin häät" by C. Georg Starbäck is a romantic narrative set during the early years of King Gustav I's reign, written in the early 20th century." The story unfolds against a tumultuous historical backdrop in Sweden, highlighting political and religious tensions, particularly those surrounding the Protestant Reformation. The main character, Master Olavi, is a significant figure within this context, as he navigates personal and social upheaval in a period rife with conflict between traditional beliefs and emerging reformist ideas. "At the start of the narrative, the scene is set in Stockholm in the summer of 1524, immediately following the tumultuous years of the city’s siege." King Gustav I has just entered the capital amid a tense atmosphere, as the city is recovering from its past struggles. The opening depicts a chaotic church service interrupted by aggressive newcomers, specifically a group known as the Anabaptists, who represent a radical shift in religious thought. Amidst the rising tensions, Master Olavi, who is an urban clerk and reformer, faces an aggressive mob while trying to uphold his beliefs. As the chaos unfolds, young Kristina, a pivotal character, becomes entangled in the events surrounding Olavi, hinting at a deeper connection between them amid the strife. This tumultuous beginning sets the stage for a dramatic exploration of love, faith, and conflict in a transforming society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Starbäck, C. Georg (Carl Georg), 1828-1885
Translator: Soini, Lauri, 1875-1919
EBook No.: 50019
Published: Sep 20, 2015
Downloads: 30
Language: Finnish
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
Subject: Sweden -- History -- Gustav I Vasa, 1523-1560 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Mäster Olofs bröllop. Finnish
Title:
Mestari Olavin häät
Romanttinen kertomus Kustaa Vaasan ensimäisiltä hallitusvuosilta
Note: Reading ease score: 39.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Mestari Olavin häät" by C. Georg Starbäck is a romantic narrative set during the early years of King Gustav I's reign, written in the early 20th century." The story unfolds against a tumultuous historical backdrop in Sweden, highlighting political and religious tensions, particularly those surrounding the Protestant Reformation. The main character, Master Olavi, is a significant figure within this context, as he navigates personal and social upheaval in a period rife with conflict between traditional beliefs and emerging reformist ideas. "At the start of the narrative, the scene is set in Stockholm in the summer of 1524, immediately following the tumultuous years of the city’s siege." King Gustav I has just entered the capital amid a tense atmosphere, as the city is recovering from its past struggles. The opening depicts a chaotic church service interrupted by aggressive newcomers, specifically a group known as the Anabaptists, who represent a radical shift in religious thought. Amidst the rising tensions, Master Olavi, who is an urban clerk and reformer, faces an aggressive mob while trying to uphold his beliefs. As the chaos unfolds, young Kristina, a pivotal character, becomes entangled in the events surrounding Olavi, hinting at a deeper connection between them amid the strife. This tumultuous beginning sets the stage for a dramatic exploration of love, faith, and conflict in a transforming society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Starbäck, C. Georg (Carl Georg), 1828-1885
Translator: Soini, Lauri, 1875-1919
EBook No.: 50019
Published: Sep 20, 2015
Downloads: 30
Language: Finnish
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
Subject: Sweden -- History -- Gustav I Vasa, 1523-1560 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.