Hatanpään Heikki ja hänen morsiamensa: Kertomus Tuomas piispan ajoilta by Jahnsson

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Author Jahnsson, Evald Ferdinand, 1844-1895
Title Hatanpään Heikki ja hänen morsiamensa: Kertomus Tuomas piispan ajoilta
Credits Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Hatanpään Heikki ja hänen morsiamensa: Kertomus Tuomas piispan ajoilta" by Evald Ferdinand Jahnsson is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the early medieval period of Finland and revolves around themes of love, rivalry, and cultural identity against the backdrop of the historical conflicts between Christians and pagans. The main characters include Hatanpään Heikki, a young nobleman, and Lyyli, an enchanting maiden who becomes the object of competition between Heikki and his rival, Hieraniemen Paavo. The opening of the novel introduces a vibrant and lush Finnish springtime scene at Pyynikki, where people gather to celebrate and engage in traditional games and competitions. As the festivities unfold, we are introduced to Heikki and Lyyli, who share flirtatious banter, exploring their affections amidst the social pressures of their time. The narrative sets the stage for impending rivalries as the characters interact, revealing the complexities of love, ambition, and societal expectations. The initial chapters lay a rich foundation that hints at significant themes of conflict that will arise between the characters as well as historical tensions in the broader context of Finnish history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Finnish fiction -- 19th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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