Eros' begravning by Hjalmar Bergman

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Author Bergman, Hjalmar, 1883-1931
Title Eros' begravning
Note Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Eros' begravning" by Hjalmar Bergman is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book likely explores themes of love, relationships, and societal norms through the experiences of its central character, Olga Janselius, focusing on her life after an unhappy marriage. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Olga Janselius, who is awakened by the sound of a broken alarm clock as she begins her morning routine. Her current situation is marked by the recent death of her husband, Jan-Petter, and the emotional turmoil that follows. The narrative seamlessly blends humor and pathos as Olga contemplates her life and interactions with characters such as her husband’s artistic collection, her housekeeper Bolla, and others in her household. As she navigates through conversations and her chaotic environment, a notable incident occurs involving a valuable Greek vase that symbolizes her troubled relationship and deeper issues of love, shame, and identity within the confines of societal expectations. This opening portion establishes a mix of comedic and tragic elements that foreshadows the exploration of complex relationships and personal struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Swedish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Swedish fiction
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EBook-No. 12613
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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