Rouva Katariina Boije ja hänen tyttärensä: Kertomus ison vihan ajoilta by Runeberg

"Rouva Katariina Boije ja hänen tyttärensä: Kertomus ison vihan ajoilta" by Frederika Runeberg is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the Great Northern War, exploring themes of loss, fear, and resilience through the experiences of the titular character, Katariina Boije, and her daughters in a time of turmoil and conflict as they face the threat of invading forces. The opening of the novel introduces us to a grim and tense atmosphere early in 1712, as Katariina Boije prepares for evening prayer with her family amidst the looming threat of war. The narrative highlights the anxiety of her younger daughter, Sesilia, who is troubled by a spider she encountered, which serves as a metaphor for her fear of the encroaching violence and destruction. As the evening unfolds, we see Katariina's strong character as she reassures her daughters despite the dangers that may come, reflecting the inner strength required to navigate such perilous times. The family’s sense of impending doom flickers throughout the passages, setting the stage for the harrowing events that will follow as war encroaches on their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Runeberg, Fredrika Charlotta Tengström, 1807-1879
Translator Lempiranta, Arvo, 1860-1914
Title Rouva Katariina Boije ja hänen tyttärensä: Kertomus ison vihan ajoilta
Note Wikipedia page about this book: fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rouva_Katarina_Boije_ja_h%C3%A4nen_tytt%C3%A4rens%C3%A4
Note Translation of: Fru Catharina Boije och hennes döttrar
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 35.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Northern War, 1700-1721 -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 18624
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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