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The story opens in a prosperous kingdom ruled by King Kristoffer V, a monarch who follows parliamentary procedures to the letter and never challenges the will of the assembly. He spends his days on diplomatic missions, hunting with royal cousins, and boasting of his skill as foreign‑affairs minister, while his people remain lukewarm in their affection for him. The kingdom’s wealth and steady industry provide a comfortable backdrop, yet a subtle tension hints that the king’s easy compliance may mask deeper questions about power and responsibility.
Around the throne stir a cast of colorful figures: the eccentric Doctor Rodrig, whose unconventional cures stir curiosity; two inquisitive gentlemen, Nelilehti and Pyhä‑Sylvanus, on a quest to locate a “happy man” within the palace; and philosophers who debate whether ignorance can be a source of contentment. Their pursuits intertwine with the king’s routine, offering a witty, reflective look at how happiness, knowledge, and authority intersect in a world where appearances often conceal more than they reveal.
Language
fi
Duration
~2 hours (134K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Hämeenlinnassa: Arvi A. Karisto, 1915.
Credits
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Release date
2024-03-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1844–1924
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