02088cam a22003013u 4500 15316 UtSlPG 20260610133347.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Hannikainen, Pietari, 1813-1899 Jutelmia läheltä ja kaukaa II: Salojärwen kukkanen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-03-10 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Jutelmia läheltä ja kaukaa II: Salojärwen kukkanen" by Pietari Hannikainen is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set in the summer of 1596, the narrative focuses on the lives of Martti, a weary priest, and his family as they navigate the complex dynamics of their village amidst a backdrop of political unrest and impending rebellion. The tale reveals interactions with a young man named Yrjö Eeronpoika, drawing in themes of loyalty, love, and the weight of social responsibility. The opening of the novel introduces us to the priest Martti as he returns home after a lengthy church service, encountering his wife Riitta and their daughter Anna. Tension builds as Martti reads a royal proclamation about a fugitive named Yrjö who has stirred conflict among the peasantry, signaling growing unrest. The narrative intricately weaves the characters' personal lives with the larger sociopolitical context, indicating that Anna's feelings for the fugitive will add emotional depth to the unfolding story. This initial chapter sets the stage for themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for justice against a backdrop of historical turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15316 56704 56704