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Title: Pelle the Conqueror — Volume 04
Note: Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Eric Eldred, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "Pelle the Conqueror — Volume 04" by Martin Andersen Nexø is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. This part of the series follows Pelle, the protagonist, as he emerges from prison into a world that has continued to evolve during his absence. The setting reflects his internal struggles as he contemplates his role in society while addressing personal and familial responsibilities, particularly to Ellen and their children. The opening of the novel depicts Pelle's first moments of freedom as he steps out of prison into the light of day, contrasting his dark confinement with the vibrancy of spring. As he navigates reunions with old acquaintances, like Ferdinand, a tramp, their interactions reveal the harsh realities faced by those who have been marginalized by society. Pelle grapples not only with memories of the past and his feelings of guilt towards Ellen and their children, but also with the societal changes that have taken place in his absence. His hopes for a new life conflict with the emotional burdens he carries, ultimately leading him to confront his neglected responsibilities as a father and partner. Through Pelle's journey, themes of redemption, societal evolution, and the complexities of human relationships intertwine, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his character and the world around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Andersen Nexø, Martin, 1869-1954
Translator: Muir, Jessie
EBook No.: 7794
Published: Mar 1, 2005
Downloads: 62
Language: English
Subject: Fathers and sons -- Fiction
Subject: Immigrants -- Denmark -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Pelle the Conqueror — Volume 04
Note: Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Eric Eldred, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "Pelle the Conqueror — Volume 04" by Martin Andersen Nexø is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. This part of the series follows Pelle, the protagonist, as he emerges from prison into a world that has continued to evolve during his absence. The setting reflects his internal struggles as he contemplates his role in society while addressing personal and familial responsibilities, particularly to Ellen and their children. The opening of the novel depicts Pelle's first moments of freedom as he steps out of prison into the light of day, contrasting his dark confinement with the vibrancy of spring. As he navigates reunions with old acquaintances, like Ferdinand, a tramp, their interactions reveal the harsh realities faced by those who have been marginalized by society. Pelle grapples not only with memories of the past and his feelings of guilt towards Ellen and their children, but also with the societal changes that have taken place in his absence. His hopes for a new life conflict with the emotional burdens he carries, ultimately leading him to confront his neglected responsibilities as a father and partner. Through Pelle's journey, themes of redemption, societal evolution, and the complexities of human relationships intertwine, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his character and the world around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Andersen Nexø, Martin, 1869-1954
Translator: Muir, Jessie
EBook No.: 7794
Published: Mar 1, 2005
Downloads: 62
Language: English
Subject: Fathers and sons -- Fiction
Subject: Immigrants -- Denmark -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.