The Nurmes Rebellion: A Historical Tale from Eastern Finland

Johan Albert BergmanProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 1.5

Word count: 196K words
Chapters: 20

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. Nurmeksen kapina: Historiallinen kertomus Itä-Suomesta by Johan Albert Bergman. Author: Bergman, Johan Albert, 1844-1924. Language: Finnish. Class: PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures. Release Date: Jul 16, 2005

Editor's review

This is a historical novel set against the history of eastern Finland, in which Johan Albert Bergman presents an uprising in the Nurmes region in narrative form. The work belongs to the Finnish-language historical literary tradition, combining local historical narrative with literary imagination, and offers some reference value for understanding nineteenth-century society in eastern Finland and the methods of Finnish-language historical fiction. As a public-domain ebook, it preserves the original text and is suitable as Finnish-language reading material or as further reading for enthusiasts of Nordic regional history. Readers should note its character as historical fiction: the plot serves the narrative rather than strict historical verification.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers studying Finnish local history and nineteenth-century Nordic society
Intermediate and advanced learners of Finnish who wish to engage with historical narrative texts
General readers interested in Nordic historical fiction and regional literature

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting a modern, fast-paced fictional narrative structure
Researchers requiring rigorous scholarly historical verification and annotation
Readers without Finnish reading ability and without access to a translation

Reading tips

First learn about the Nurmes region and the historical background of eastern Finland, then proceed to the main text.
Read alongside Finnish historical maps or regional history materials to clarify the sequence of events.
Finnish learners can read chapter by chapter, noting historical vocabulary and place-name expressions.

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FAQ

Is this book a historical work or a historical novel?

Judging by the title and subject matter, it is a historical narrative work with literary narration. It should be read as a historical-novel-style text and not cited directly as strict historical evidence; important facts should still be checked against specialized historical scholarship.

Can I read this book without knowing Finnish?

The original book is in Finnish. Without any Finnish foundation and without a translation, reading it would be very difficult. It is advisable to use translation tools or look for a relevant translation, and to consult background materials on Finnish history to aid understanding.

What should I keep in mind when reading the electronic edition?

This is a public-domain electronic text, so the layout and annotations may be rather plain. It is advisable to use reading software that supports a Finnish dictionary for looking up unfamiliar words and place names, and to take chapter notes.

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About the author

Johan Albert Bergman Author · Finnish · 1844–1924

Johan Albert Bergman (1844–1924) was a Finnish teacher and writer, often using the pen name J. A. B. He was born in Lapinlahti and died in Helsinki. Writing in Finnish, he produced historical novels and story collections, including Nurmeksen kapina (The Nurmes Rebellion) and Nevalaiset, as well as Aumolan emäntä and Kalervo. His works are mostly drawn from the history of eastern Finland and addressed to general readers, combining historical narrative with romantic elements. Public information about his life and writing is limited; the available details center on these works, and his education, literary career, or standing cannot be described further.