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Title: Musta naamio : Kertomus
Original Publication: Hamina: Alfred Lagerbom, 1903.
Note: Reading ease score: 36.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Musta naamio : Kertomus" by R. Waldheim is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of freedom, slavery, and the struggles for emancipation in the context of the American South during a tumultuous period marked by the fight for justice and humanity. The narrative follows a young German settler, Fritz Ligner, as he becomes embroiled in a series of events involving a runaway slave named Sam. Sam's flight for freedom leads him to Fritz's farm, where they both face the wrath of slave hunters, particularly a man named Jervis. As tension rises, Fritz and his family must navigate the dangers posed by those who seek to uphold the institution of slavery while also showing compassion towards those affected by it. The story culminates in a violent confrontation involving freedom fighters, culminating in Fritz's enlistment in the army to continue the fight against oppression. The narrative ultimately emphasizes themes of bravery, loyalty, and the quest for freedom against the backdrop of a divided nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Waldheim, R.
Translator: Hurmalainen, Ida
EBook No.: 75108
Published: Jan 14, 2025
Downloads: 112
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: Musta naamio : Kertomus
Original Publication: Hamina: Alfred Lagerbom, 1903.
Note: Reading ease score: 36.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Musta naamio : Kertomus" by R. Waldheim is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of freedom, slavery, and the struggles for emancipation in the context of the American South during a tumultuous period marked by the fight for justice and humanity. The narrative follows a young German settler, Fritz Ligner, as he becomes embroiled in a series of events involving a runaway slave named Sam. Sam's flight for freedom leads him to Fritz's farm, where they both face the wrath of slave hunters, particularly a man named Jervis. As tension rises, Fritz and his family must navigate the dangers posed by those who seek to uphold the institution of slavery while also showing compassion towards those affected by it. The story culminates in a violent confrontation involving freedom fighters, culminating in Fritz's enlistment in the army to continue the fight against oppression. The narrative ultimately emphasizes themes of bravery, loyalty, and the quest for freedom against the backdrop of a divided nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Waldheim, R.
Translator: Hurmalainen, Ida
EBook No.: 75108
Published: Jan 14, 2025
Downloads: 112
Language: Finnish
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.