Karjalan Osman nuoruus: Historiallinen kertomus yhdeksänneltä vuosisadalta

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Huntuvuori, Hilda, 1887-1968

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Karjalan Osman nuoruus: Historiallinen kertomus yhdeksänneltä vuosisadalta" by Hilda Huntuvuori is a historical adventure narrative written in the early 20th century. This work immerses readers in the Viking age of the northern regions, following the heroic figure of Osma, a seer and warrior, and his son Osma as they navigate conflicts, including brutal raids and the quest for personal and familial honor. The opening of the story introduces a raid by a small group of Häme warriors targeting Osma's homestead, aiming to capture him as he remains behind while his men chase a beast. The scene is filled with tension and violence, as the attackers wreak havoc, capturing Osma's wife Alja in the process. As they flee with their precious haul, Osma returns with his young son to find destruction, igniting a fierce determination for revenge. The narrative establishes a gripping combination of familial bonds, destiny, and the weight of cultural legacies against a backdrop of conflict, setting the stage for Osma's journey both as a father and as a leader within his community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Tuula Temonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-07-31