02120cam a22003013u 4500 43243 UtSlPG 20260610134006.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Bergman, Johan Albert, 1844-1924 Nevalaiset: Historiallis-romantillinen kertomus Itä-Suomesta Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-07-18 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Nevalaiset: Historiallis-romantillinen kertomus Itä-Suomesta" by Bergman is a historical-romantic novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of a peasant uprising in Nurmes, Finland, during the tumultuous times of the early 18th century, following the harsh treatment of the local population by tax collectors. The main character, Sipo Nevalainen, emerges as a symbol of resistance against oppression, embodying patriotic fervor and a steadfast commitment to justice. The beginning of the novel introduces readers to the aging blacksmith Jaakko Nevalainen and his family, including his nephew Juhana and his orphaned niece Anna, who are central to the unfolding narrative. Jaakko is deeply patriotic and concerned about the deteriorating state of his homeland, while the young couple's dynamic hints at a romantic subplot amidst the broader themes of struggle and resistance. As Jaakko contemplates the political turmoil impacting their lives, news of impending conflicts stirs anxieties about their future, setting the stage for the novel's exploration of loyalty, love, and national identity intertwined with the characters’ personal journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43243 84082 84082