Rannikon ratsastaja: Pohjoisfriisiläinen tarina by Theodor Storm

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Author Storm, Theodor, 1817-1888
Translator Peltonen, Ester
Uniform Title Der Schimmelreiter. Finnish
Title Rannikon ratsastaja: Pohjoisfriisiläinen tarina
Credits Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Rannikon ratsastaja: Pohjoisfriisiläinen tarina" by Theodor Storm is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows Hauke Haien, a young man from Friesland, as he navigates life in a community that struggles against the relentless forces of the sea, exploring themes of ambition, conflict, and the connection to one's homeland. Hauke, portrayed as intelligent and thoughtful, embodies the struggles of the Friisian people against their harsh environment. The opening of the novel introduces a stormy setting in Friesland and provides a glimpse into Hauke's life, detailing his solitary ride along a dike during a violent storm. The narrative begins with Hauke's encounter with a mysterious rider who passes by him silently, setting a tone of foreboding. As he continues his journey, Hauke arrives at a tavern where discussions about the dike and local issues are taking place, hinting at themes of communal responsibility and the challenge of human progress against nature. We learn about Hauke's relationship with his environment and his aspirations to make improvements, laying the foundation for his character's development and the conflicts that will arise as he seeks to apply his intelligence to the challenges faced by his community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Dikes (Engineering) -- Germany -- Schleswig-Holstein -- Fiction
Subject Schleswig-Holstein (Germany) -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 48831
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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