Sysmäläinen: Humoristinen historiallinen romaani by Jalmari Finne
"Sysmäläinen: Humoristinen historiallinen romaani" by Jalmari Finne is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Arvid Henrikinpoika Tandefelt, a robust young man who finds himself embroiled in chaotic brawls and comedic exchanges with merchants in a tavern in Turku. The narrative seems to blend humor with elements of historical fiction, showcasing themes of bravery, camaraderie, and the colorful encounters of its protagonist. The opening of the bookpresents a lively scene set in a tavern where Arvid is fiercely defending a scrawny man from the clutches of aggressive German merchants. Amidst this melee, Arvid displays both bravado and a certain logical naïveté, as he insists on defending a man he knows nothing about simply because he speaks Finnish. As the chaos unfolds, character dynamics emerge, revealing Arvid's humorous side as well as his naivety when he learns that he has put himself in danger for a thief. This humorous and chaotic introduction sets the tone for the story, highlighting Arvid's complexity as a warrior with a good heart, and foreshadows the myriad adventures that await him in his quest for love and acceptance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Finne, Jalmari, 1874-1938 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sysmäläinen: Humoristinen historiallinen romaani |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sysm%C3%A4l%C3%A4inen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Finnish fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56807 |
| Release Date | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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