Nurmeksen kapina: Historiallinen kertomus Itä-Suomesta by Johan Albert Bergman
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"Nurmeksen kapina: Historiallinen kertomus Itä-Suomesta" by Johan Albert Bergman is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story examines the Nurmes uprising in 1710, triggered by the oppressive tax collector Affleck and the resultant unrest among the peasants in Eastern Finland. The narrative is likely to explore themes of national identity, rebellion against oppression, and personal relationships amid social upheaval. The opening portion of the novel introduces us to
Jaakko Nevalainen, an elderly blacksmith who passionately supports his homeland during the tumultuous events of war. As he worries over the absence of his soldier-son, Jaakko's conversations with young Juhana, a relative staying with him, reflect the growing tension of the times. Meanwhile, the narrative establishes the looming threat of oppression from the tax collector Affleck, leading to discussions of rebellion among the local populace. This sets the stage for the conflicts that will shape the lives of the characters, rooted in both historical context and personal drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bergman, Johan Albert, 1844-1924 |
|---|---|
| Title | Nurmeksen kapina: Historiallinen kertomus Itä-Suomesta |
| Credits | Produced by Matti Järvinen, Tuija Lindholm and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16315 |
| Release Date | Jul 16, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 217 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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