Sten Sture nuorempi ja Kristiina Gyllenstjerna I: Ruotsin Valkyria by Stjernström

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Author Stjernström, Louise, 1812-1907
Translator Soini, Lauri, 1875-1919
Title Sten Sture nuorempi ja Kristiina Gyllenstjerna I: Ruotsin Valkyria
Historiallis-romanttinen kuvaus
Note Reading ease score: 43.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Sten Sture nuorempi ja Kristiina Gyllenstjerna I: Ruotsin Valkyria" by Stjernström is a historical-romantic narrative written in the early 20th century. The story explores themes surrounding the historical figures of Sten Sture and Kristiina Gyllenstjerna, set against the backdrop of 16th-century Sweden. It delves into personal and political intrigues of the time, hinting at romance, betrayal, and the struggle for power. The opening of the narrative introduces a cold January day in 1512 in Vadstena, where two women, Raatimies and Elsa, engage in a discussion about the town and the local monastery's influence. Their conversation reflects the societal norms and tensions regarding the abbey, and introduces us to the everyday lives of townsfolk amid a larger political and emotional landscape. Elements of secrecy and intrigue begin to unfold, especially concerning the relationships between the characters, notably as they speak of younger individuals drawn into romantic entanglements and the complex dynamic surrounding the monastery. The scene sets the stage for a broader exploration of love, ambition, and the human condition during a turbulent historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish
Subject Sture, Sten, approximately 1492-1520
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EBook-No. 55552
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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