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100 1 _aEronen, Simo,
_d1881-1936
245 1 0 _aKreivin kaupunki 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-10-26
508 _aJuhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Kreivin kaupunki 1: Historiallinen romaani Pietari Brahen aikuiselta Pielisen" by Simo Eronen is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the complex social dynamics and political tensions during the Swedish Empire’s rule over the Karelian region, focusing on the plight of the local Karelians amidst shifting powers and societal changes. The opening of the novel sets the stage by detailing the historical context of the Karelian territory during the years surrounding the Russian War of 1656-58. A wealthy Karelian community struggles under the harsh and corrupt governance brought by the Swedish administration. Characters like the oppressive tax collector, Herr Henrik, and a young Karelian named Hilippa come into sharp focus during a tense confrontation over tax payments, shedding light on the broader themes of resistance, identity, and injustice that shape the lives of the Karelians. The interactions highlight the local population's despair as they navigate the socio-political landscape imposed upon them and emphasize the human cost of imperial ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cPorvoo: WSOY, 1926
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aFinnish fiction -- 20th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74641
999 _c115366
_d115366