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Title: The Growth of a Soul
Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary: "The Growth of a Soul" by August Strindberg is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and inner struggles of the protagonist, John, who grapples with his identity, aspirations, and the realities of societal class distinctions. As he navigates the tumultuous landscape of university life and early adulthood, readers are introduced to themes of ambition, class conflict, and the quest for personal fulfillment. The opening of the novel sets the stage for John's journey as he arrives at the university in Upsala, filled with a mix of excitement and trepidation. Surrounded by a new world of students with varying backgrounds, John confronts the harsh truths of competition and the fragility of friendships. He reflects on his limited finances and lack of resources, which inhibit his academic ambitions. This initial chapter also highlights the contrasts between John's democratic ideals and the aristocratic behavior of his peers, symbolizing the broader societal tensions he must navigate as he seeks to define his own path in a world laden with expectations and class constraints. As he struggles with his identity, his friendships, and his prospects, readers witness the complexity of his character and the profound impact of the societal structures around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Strindberg, August, 1849-1912
Translator: Field, Claud, 1863-1941
EBook No.: 44107
Published: Nov 5, 2013
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: Autobiographical fiction
Subject: Authors, Swedish -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject: Strindberg, August, 1849-1912
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Growth of a Soul
Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary: "The Growth of a Soul" by August Strindberg is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and inner struggles of the protagonist, John, who grapples with his identity, aspirations, and the realities of societal class distinctions. As he navigates the tumultuous landscape of university life and early adulthood, readers are introduced to themes of ambition, class conflict, and the quest for personal fulfillment. The opening of the novel sets the stage for John's journey as he arrives at the university in Upsala, filled with a mix of excitement and trepidation. Surrounded by a new world of students with varying backgrounds, John confronts the harsh truths of competition and the fragility of friendships. He reflects on his limited finances and lack of resources, which inhibit his academic ambitions. This initial chapter also highlights the contrasts between John's democratic ideals and the aristocratic behavior of his peers, symbolizing the broader societal tensions he must navigate as he seeks to define his own path in a world laden with expectations and class constraints. As he struggles with his identity, his friendships, and his prospects, readers witness the complexity of his character and the profound impact of the societal structures around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Strindberg, August, 1849-1912
Translator: Field, Claud, 1863-1941
EBook No.: 44107
Published: Nov 5, 2013
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: Autobiographical fiction
Subject: Authors, Swedish -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject: Strindberg, August, 1849-1912
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.