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100 1 _aSoini, Lauri,
_d1875-1919
245 1 0 _aNiskureita
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2025
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2025-01-20
508 _aSirkku-Liisa Häyhä-Karmakainen and Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Niskureita: Historiallinen romaani Kustaa Vaasan viime vuosilta" by Lauri Soini is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative is set during the final years of King Gustav Vasa's reign, portraying the societal and political tensions of the time. The story explores themes of defiance against authority, local governance, and community life, focusing on characters like Henrik Pakila and his family as they navigate the challenges posed by royal decrees and the advent of unusual outsiders, including gypsies. At the start of the novel, the protagonist, Henrik Pakila, witnesses a confrontation between Mikael, a schoolmaster, and a royal messenger who demands young scholars for the king's service. This scene sets the stage for exploring authority and rebellion, as Mikael stands firm against the royal request, prioritizing the needs of his community. The opening also introduces Henrik’s children, particularly Marketta and her brother, as they show interest in the arrival of gypsies. The narrative foreshadows conflicts between tradition and change, highlighting the characters' relationships and aspirations amid the backdrop of a society in flux. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cHelsinki: Otava, 1912
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aSweden -- History -- Gustav I Vasa, 1523-1560 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75159
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