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Title: Elsa

Note: Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by ronnie sahlberg and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Books project.)

Summary: "Elsa" by Gustaf Björlin is a historical novel written in the late 19th century." The book revolves around the life of Elsa Larsdotter, a spirited young woman navigating the social complexities of her time, including romantic advances and societal expectations. It captures her interactions with various characters, highlighting themes of love, desire, and the potential for misfortune intertwined with superstition. "The opening of the novel introduces us to a cold December evening in 1674, setting a vivid scene in Norrköping, Sweden." Elsa is seen fleeing from unwanted advances in the streets, displaying both courage and a rebellious spirit. She encounters a mysterious man who defends her but ignites a series of challenges as she struggles against the traditional values that seek to confine her. The chapter effectively establishes a backdrop of intrigue, hinting at supernatural elements woven into society’s fears of witchcraft and the power dynamics at play in Elsa's life. Through her spirited nature and relationships, the narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of her character and her quest for freedom amidst the constraints of her society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Björlin, Gustaf, 1845-1922

EBook No.: 52966

Published: Sep 2, 2016

Downloads: 65

Language: Swedish

Subject: Swedish fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Elsa

Note: Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by ronnie sahlberg and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Books project.)

Summary: "Elsa" by Gustaf Björlin is a historical novel written in the late 19th century." The book revolves around the life of Elsa Larsdotter, a spirited young woman navigating the social complexities of her time, including romantic advances and societal expectations. It captures her interactions with various characters, highlighting themes of love, desire, and the potential for misfortune intertwined with superstition. "The opening of the novel introduces us to a cold December evening in 1674, setting a vivid scene in Norrköping, Sweden." Elsa is seen fleeing from unwanted advances in the streets, displaying both courage and a rebellious spirit. She encounters a mysterious man who defends her but ignites a series of challenges as she struggles against the traditional values that seek to confine her. The chapter effectively establishes a backdrop of intrigue, hinting at supernatural elements woven into society’s fears of witchcraft and the power dynamics at play in Elsa's life. Through her spirited nature and relationships, the narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of her character and her quest for freedom amidst the constraints of her society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Björlin, Gustaf, 1845-1922

EBook No.: 52966

Published: Sep 2, 2016

Downloads: 65

Language: Swedish

Subject: Swedish fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.