02245cam a22003013u 4500 50756 UtSlPG 20260610134151.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PH Jahnsson, Evald Ferdinand, 1844-1895 Hatanpään Heikki ja hänen morsiamensa: Kertomus Tuomas piispan ajoilta Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-12-23 Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen "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.) Original publication data not identified Finnish fiction -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50756 91594 91594