02328cam a22003253u 4500 60678 UtSlPG 20260610134411.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PT PZ Höcker, Oskar, 1840-1894 Maa-orja: Kertomus Aleksanteri I:sen hallituskaudelta Wenäjällä Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-11-13 E-text prepared by Tapio Riikonen "Maa-orja: Kertomus Aleksanteri I:sen hallituskaudelta Wenäjällä" by Oskar Höcker is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the life and experiences during the reign of Tsar Alexander I in Russia, with a particular emphasis on the institution of serfdom and its impacts on both serfs and nobility. The text delves into themes of power, oppression, and the quest for freedom through various characters and unfolding events from this turbulent period. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the celebratory atmosphere in St. Petersburg as the citizens prepare for a grand event honoring the Empress's name day amidst a harsh winter. Among the crowd, a police district head named Markowna grapples with both personal financial struggles and her responsibilities during the festivities. As the grand parade unfolds, a stark contrast emerges between the opulence of the ruling class and the plight of the serfs, who are depicted through the experiences of Iivana, a serf undergoing his own trials under the weight of oppressive authority. This opening sets the stage for a complex interplay of social classes and moral dilemmas that will likely be further explored throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Russia -- History -- Alexander I, 1801-1825 -- Fiction German fiction -- Translations into Finnish https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60678 101504 101504