Hannu Halle kaikkialle

audiobook

Hannu Halle kaikkialle

by Heinrich Zschokke

FI·~1 hours

Chapters

Description

A young scholar returns to his native Lalenburg after years abroad, stepping onto a stage that the entire continent watches. He is the son of the recently deceased, revered mayor Pietari Halle, whose legacy looms over the fledgling republic. The city’s elite see his arrival as a potential turning point in a society that balances strict hierarchy with the promise of modern enlightenment.

Lalenburg prides itself on a rigid social order where wealth dictates worth, yet the ruling council has begun to seed education among the peasantry—a controversial experiment that threatens long‑standing customs. As Hannu navigates the expectations of his lineage and the simmering debate over knowledge’s role in governance, he must decide whether to uphold tradition or push for change. The tension between old‑world authority and the restless curiosity of a new generation sets the stage for a story of political intrigue and personal destiny.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~1 hours (115K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Tapio Riikonen

Release date

2020-10-26

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Heinrich Zschokke

Heinrich Zschokke

1771–1848

A lively German-born writer and reformer who built much of his life in Switzerland, he mixed storytelling with a strong interest in public life. His books, histories, and popular tales made him a widely read voice in the early 19th century.

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