02022cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500100014426400510015430000470020533600260025233700260027833800360030450000310034050800370037152011230040853400690153165300430160065300340164385600430167774476UtSlPG20260610134726.0mcr n260607r20241872utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7asv2iso639-1 4aPT1 aOngelin, Hanna,d1848-189310aHelmi 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-09-25  aJari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen  a"Helmi: Dramatisk dikt" by Hanna Ongelin is a dramatic poem written in the late 19th century. The book is set in 12th-century Finland and explores themes of cultural conflict, identity, and the clash between pagan beliefs and Christianity. Through its poetic structure, the narrative reveals deep emotional undercurrents and the struggles faced by its characters.  The story unfolds amid the backdrop of Finland's conversion to Christianity, focusing on the struggles of the titular character, Helmi, the daughter of a Finnish sorceress, and her connection to Aino, a young warrior. As conflict arises between the native Finnish culture and the invading forces led by King Erik and Bishop Henrik, Helmi's love and her desire to defend her heritage lead to tragic consequences. The characters grapple with their fates as they confront issues of sacrifice and loyalty amidst a rapidly changing world. The dramatic tension heightens as Helmi's intentions culminate in a poignant ending that reflects the broader themes of sacrifice, loss, and the yearning for one's identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cHelsingfors: U. W. Edlunds Förlag, 1872  aFinland -- History -- To 1523 -- Drama  aSwedish drama -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74476