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Title: Tähtien turvatit 3: Aika- ja luonnekuvaus kuningatar Kristiinan ajoilta
Note: Reading ease score: 32.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Tähtien turvatit 3: Aika- ja luonnekuvaus kuningatar Kristiinan ajoilta" by Zacharias Topelius is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the Thirty Years' War, focusing on the experiences and struggles of Swedish soldiers, including the main character, the military leader Lennart Torstenson, as they navigate the chaos of conflict in Europe. The opening of the text sets the stage for the impending battle by describing the grim realities of war and the emotional toll it takes on soldiers and civilians alike. The narrative begins with a chaotic scene just before the battle near Jankovitz, where soldiers, consumed by the brutality of the religious wars, prepare for combat. Torstenson emerges as a leader desperately trying to manage his troops amid the chaos and bloody circumstances, showcasing the desperation and ferocity that accompanied the long conflict. The harsh truths of wartime abandonments, the complexities of military life, and the impact of combat on personal relationships are deftly interwoven in this compelling introduction, drawing readers into the weighty themes of duty, sacrifice, and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Topelius, Zacharias, 1818-1898
Translator: Hahnsson, Theodolinda, 1838-1919
EBook No.: 55198
Published: Jul 25, 2017
Downloads: 37
Language: Finnish
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Tähtien turvatit 3: Aika- ja luonnekuvaus kuningatar Kristiinan ajoilta
Note: Reading ease score: 32.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Tähtien turvatit 3: Aika- ja luonnekuvaus kuningatar Kristiinan ajoilta" by Zacharias Topelius is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the Thirty Years' War, focusing on the experiences and struggles of Swedish soldiers, including the main character, the military leader Lennart Torstenson, as they navigate the chaos of conflict in Europe. The opening of the text sets the stage for the impending battle by describing the grim realities of war and the emotional toll it takes on soldiers and civilians alike. The narrative begins with a chaotic scene just before the battle near Jankovitz, where soldiers, consumed by the brutality of the religious wars, prepare for combat. Torstenson emerges as a leader desperately trying to manage his troops amid the chaos and bloody circumstances, showcasing the desperation and ferocity that accompanied the long conflict. The harsh truths of wartime abandonments, the complexities of military life, and the impact of combat on personal relationships are deftly interwoven in this compelling introduction, drawing readers into the weighty themes of duty, sacrifice, and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Topelius, Zacharias, 1818-1898
Translator: Hahnsson, Theodolinda, 1838-1919
EBook No.: 55198
Published: Jul 25, 2017
Downloads: 37
Language: Finnish
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.