Kustaa II Aadolf ja hänen aikalaisensa II: Jumalan valittu sankari

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Kustaa II Aadolf ja hänen aikalaisensa II: Jumalan valittu sankari

by Louise Stjernström

FI·~8 hours

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Description

A sweeping tale of war and devotion unfolds as a young Swedish monarch leads his loyal followers onto the storm‑tossed shores of northern Germany. The story opens with the king’s solemn arrival, his troops assembled in a tense silence, each man bound by a shared sense of duty and an unspoken trust in their leader’s vision. Amid the clamor of ships and the heat of a relentless summer, the king’s quiet prayer reveals a deep, personal faith that shapes his resolve and inspires those around him.

Through vivid descriptions of the makeshift camps, the grind of labor, and the first skirmishes against a scattered enemy, the narrative captures the gritty reality of 18th‑century warfare. Characters such as the steadfast General Stålhandske and the determined young officers add layers of camaraderie and conflict, while the king’s charismatic yet solemn presence drives the unfolding drama. Listeners are drawn into a world where honor, sacrifice, and divine purpose intertwine on the brink of a larger, uncertain destiny.

Details

Full title

Kustaa II Aadolf ja hänen aikalaisensa II: Jumalan valittu sankari Historiallis-romanttinen kuvaus

Language

fi

Duration

~8 hours (486K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2017-11-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Louise Stjernström

Louise Stjernström

1812–1907

A lively force in 19th-century Swedish theatre, she wrote plays, translated widely, and even ran a major Stockholm stage. Her work moved between literature and performance, helping bring new stories to Swedish audiences.

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