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Title: Kyläkertomuksia
Note: Reading ease score: 51.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Matti Järvinen and Distributed Proofreaders Europe
Summary: "Kyläkertomuksia" by Arne Garborg is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives and social dynamics of rural Norwegian society, introducing characters like the enchanting Dalen Alfhild and Leiv, the son of a misunderstood and ostracized farmer, Åsbjörn. Through vivid storytelling, Garborg delicately captures themes of love, social status, and the search for identity amidst a changing cultural landscape. The beginning of the collection sets the scene for the character dynamics that will unfold throughout the narratives. It introduces Dalen Alfhild, a beautiful and well-respected girl in her community, alongside Leiv, who grapples with his status as the son of a man shunned by society. As their lives intertwine, the tension between societal expectations and personal feelings is palpably felt, particularly through Leiv’s struggles with his identity and feelings for Alfhild. This opening portion lays the groundwork for deeper explorations of class, belonging, and the impact of social prejudice on human connections within the stories to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Garborg, Arne, 1851-1924
Translator: Canth, Minna, 1844-1897
EBook No.: 19178
Published: Sep 4, 2006
Downloads: 43
Language: Finnish
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Kyläkertomuksia
Note: Reading ease score: 51.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Matti Järvinen and Distributed Proofreaders Europe
Summary: "Kyläkertomuksia" by Arne Garborg is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives and social dynamics of rural Norwegian society, introducing characters like the enchanting Dalen Alfhild and Leiv, the son of a misunderstood and ostracized farmer, Åsbjörn. Through vivid storytelling, Garborg delicately captures themes of love, social status, and the search for identity amidst a changing cultural landscape. The beginning of the collection sets the scene for the character dynamics that will unfold throughout the narratives. It introduces Dalen Alfhild, a beautiful and well-respected girl in her community, alongside Leiv, who grapples with his status as the son of a man shunned by society. As their lives intertwine, the tension between societal expectations and personal feelings is palpably felt, particularly through Leiv’s struggles with his identity and feelings for Alfhild. This opening portion lays the groundwork for deeper explorations of class, belonging, and the impact of social prejudice on human connections within the stories to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Garborg, Arne, 1851-1924
Translator: Canth, Minna, 1844-1897
EBook No.: 19178
Published: Sep 4, 2006
Downloads: 43
Language: Finnish
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.