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Title:
The Danes, Sketched by Themselves. Vol. 2 (of 3)
A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors
Note: Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Too old, by Carit Etlar -- Aunt Francisca, by Carl Bernhard -- The shipwrecked mariner's treasure, by Carit Etlar -- Damon and Pythias, by Carl Bernhard -- The fatal chain, from the Swedish of Uncle Adam.
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
Summary: "The Danes, Sketched by Themselves. Vol. 2 (of 3)" by Mrs. Bushby is a collection of popular stories from Danish authors, translated into English in the mid-19th century. This volume contains a series of tales that delve into the experiences and narratives of Danish life, highlighting elements of culture, character, and the struggles faced by its people, particularly against the backdrop of historical events. The opening of the volume presents the story "Too Old," centered around a fisherman named Jan Steffens and his young wife, Christine, as they navigate their tumultuous life along the Danish coast. The narrative begins amid a stormy, foreboding evening, highlighting Jan’s gruff demeanor contrasted with Christine’s evident unease and beauty. As Jan prepares to embark on a dangerous mission at sea, tensions rise with the introduction of Kjeld, a young fisherman who harbors feelings for Christine. The emotional complexity unfolds with Christine's conflicted loyalties revealed through her interactions with both men, setting the stage for themes of love, duty, and sacrifice against a historical backdrop of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Translator: Bushby, Mrs. (Anna S.), -1875
EBook No.: 37832
Published: Oct 23, 2011
Downloads: 52
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
Subject: Short stories, Danish -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Danes, Sketched by Themselves. Vol. 2 (of 3)
A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors
Note: Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: Too old, by Carit Etlar -- Aunt Francisca, by Carl Bernhard -- The shipwrecked mariner's treasure, by Carit Etlar -- Damon and Pythias, by Carl Bernhard -- The fatal chain, from the Swedish of Uncle Adam.
Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
Summary: "The Danes, Sketched by Themselves. Vol. 2 (of 3)" by Mrs. Bushby is a collection of popular stories from Danish authors, translated into English in the mid-19th century. This volume contains a series of tales that delve into the experiences and narratives of Danish life, highlighting elements of culture, character, and the struggles faced by its people, particularly against the backdrop of historical events. The opening of the volume presents the story "Too Old," centered around a fisherman named Jan Steffens and his young wife, Christine, as they navigate their tumultuous life along the Danish coast. The narrative begins amid a stormy, foreboding evening, highlighting Jan’s gruff demeanor contrasted with Christine’s evident unease and beauty. As Jan prepares to embark on a dangerous mission at sea, tensions rise with the introduction of Kjeld, a young fisherman who harbors feelings for Christine. The emotional complexity unfolds with Christine's conflicted loyalties revealed through her interactions with both men, setting the stage for themes of love, duty, and sacrifice against a historical backdrop of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Translator: Bushby, Mrs. (Anna S.), -1875
EBook No.: 37832
Published: Oct 23, 2011
Downloads: 52
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
Subject: Short stories, Danish -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.