The Child King and His Warriors: A Historical Adventure Novel

Finne, Jalmari, 1874-1938Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.2
Word count
343K words
Chapters
35

Tags

Foreign Language Books Historical Fiction Historical ReappraisalMilitary StrategyLegendary LivesAdventure JourneyPower GameHeroismComing of AgeGrowing UpTurbulent EraExotic Culture

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Lapsikuningas ja hänen soturinsa: Historiallinen seikkailuromaani by Jalmari FinneAuthor: Finne, Jalmari, 1874-1938,Language: Finnish, Class: PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures, Release Date: Oct 1, 2017

Editor's review

This is a Finnish-language historical adventure novel by Jalmari Finne, born in 1874, a prolific early Finnish novelist and playwright. Set against a historical backdrop, it unfolds the adventures of a boy king and his warriors, blending historical atmosphere with a legendary quality. As a free Project Gutenberg eBook, its value lies first in accessibility: readers can enjoy a complete Finnish-language novel at no cost, which is especially convenient for those studying Finnish popular literature or Nordic historical narrative. It is best read as a popular adventure work bearing the marks of its era, with attention to its narrative pacing, character development, and the way historical imagination is woven in, rather than judged by the evidentiary standards of modern historical fiction. The electronic edition is plainly typeset, suitable for reading straight through on a screen or e-reader, or alongside background materials on Finnish history, to appreciate how an early twentieth-century Finnish author wrote historical adventure for a general audience.

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Reading tips

  1. Familiarize yourself with the historical background first, then enter the text, to better understand character motives and conflicts.
  2. Use it as Finnish extensive reading material, reading one or two chapters a day and noting new words and historical vocabulary.
  3. After finishing, compare with Finnish historical sources to distinguish the novel's legendary treatment from historical fact.
  4. For research, pay attention to narrative perspective and period language style, and take reading notes.

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Contents

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FAQ

What language level is needed to read this book? The original is in Finnish with no translation included, so some Finnish reading ability is required. Language learners can read chapter by chapter with a dictionary, but vocabulary and historical context may pose difficulties; it is advisable to try it after gaining some foundation.
Is this real history or a fictional story? This is a historical adventure novel, using a historical framework to unfold fictional adventure plot. It differs from a work of historiography; readers should treat it as popular narrative with the characteristics of its era, not as a record of historical fact.
Are there any usage notes for the electronic edition? The book comes from Project Gutenberg as a free public-domain eBook, plainly typeset and usually without modern annotations or introduction. Readers are advised to prepare background materials and note differences in layout across devices.

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About the author

Finne, Jalmari, 1874-1938 Author

The Finnish author Jalmari Finne (1874–1938) is known for humorous children's literature and historical novels. Eleven of his works are held here, including the series of stories about the Kiljunen family—Kiljusen herrasväen uudet seikkailut, Kiljusen herrasväki satumaassa and Kiljusen Plättä—as well as historical novels such as Lapsikuningas ja hänen soturinsa, Sysmäläinen and Rakkaudentarina, and Hämäläisiä, a book about ordinary people. He moves easily between absurdly comic family adventures and historical narratives with a regional flavour, writing in a light, imaginative style. Public information is limited, and details of his life and reputation cannot be reliably confirmed, but these works show sustained activity in both Finnish children's literature and popular historical fiction.