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Title: Blindskär

Note: Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Matti Järvinen and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "Blindskär" by Minna Canth is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book likely explores themes of domestic life, societal roles, and the complexities of personal relationships, particularly focusing on the main character, Alma, as she navigates her family dynamics and inner emotional turmoil. Through Alma's interactions with her husband John and their children, the narrative reveals the challenges of maternal responsibilities, societal expectations, and the longing for personal fulfillment. The opening of "Blindskär" introduces us to Alma, a devoted mother who is tending to her young daughter Helmi as they prepare for an unexpected visit from male guests. The atmosphere is lively yet chaotic, filled with the playful sounds of children and the urgency of the household as they scramble to prepare. Alma's affectionate relationship with her daughter is contrasted by the pressures of societal expectations and her husband's apparent detachment from family life. As Alma manages her household and interacts with both domestic staff and guests, hints of her deeper emotional struggles and desires arise, setting the stage for conflict between her personal aspirations and traditional roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Canth, Minna, 1844-1897

EBook No.: 26547

Published: Sep 6, 2008

Downloads: 48

Language: Swedish

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:26547:2 2008-09-06T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Canth, Minna sv 1
2024-11-13T02:23:13Z Blindskär

This edition has images.

Title: Blindskär

Note: Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Matti Järvinen and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "Blindskär" by Minna Canth is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book likely explores themes of domestic life, societal roles, and the complexities of personal relationships, particularly focusing on the main character, Alma, as she navigates her family dynamics and inner emotional turmoil. Through Alma's interactions with her husband John and their children, the narrative reveals the challenges of maternal responsibilities, societal expectations, and the longing for personal fulfillment. The opening of "Blindskär" introduces us to Alma, a devoted mother who is tending to her young daughter Helmi as they prepare for an unexpected visit from male guests. The atmosphere is lively yet chaotic, filled with the playful sounds of children and the urgency of the household as they scramble to prepare. Alma's affectionate relationship with her daughter is contrasted by the pressures of societal expectations and her husband's apparent detachment from family life. As Alma manages her household and interacts with both domestic staff and guests, hints of her deeper emotional struggles and desires arise, setting the stage for conflict between her personal aspirations and traditional roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Canth, Minna, 1844-1897

EBook No.: 26547

Published: Sep 6, 2008

Downloads: 48

Language: Swedish

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:26547:3 2008-09-06T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Canth, Minna sv 1