
audiobook
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
MUUAN SUOMALAINEN SOTURI KRISTIINA KUNINGATTAREN AIKANA
EVALD FERD. JAHNSSON
LUKIJALLE:
1 LUKU.
2 LUKU.
3 LUKU.
4 LUKU.
5 LUKU.
6 LUKU.
A young Finnish warrior steps onto the battlefield during the reign of Queen Kristina, carrying the weight of his father’s hopes and the doubts of a restless nation. The narrative immerses listeners in a turbulent 17th‑century landscape, where church sermons, royal intrigue and the clamor of hungry beggars shape everyday life. As the soldier confronts his first clash, he wrestles with questions of courage, loyalty and the harsh judgment of critics who seem intent on breaking fledgling heroes.
The story unfolds through vivid dialogue and reflective monologue, offering a glimpse into the inner turmoil of a man torn between duty and doubt. Listeners hear the crackle of autumn storms and the rustle of iron, feeling the cold air of a bleak sky as it mirrors the protagonist’s uncertainty. By the end of the opening act, the warrior’s resolve is tested, setting the stage for a journey that will explore both personal honor and the broader forces of a kingdom in flux.
Language
fi
Duration
~8 hours (507K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-03-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1844–1895
A Finnish writer, teacher, and priest who worked in both Finnish and Swedish, he helped bring historical fiction and drama to a wider reading public in the late 1800s. He is especially remembered for writing one of the first Finnish-language historical novels.
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