| Author |
Strömberg, Sigge, 1885-1920 |
| Title |
Baron Olson och andra historier
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Martin Agren, Tapio Riikonen and DP Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Baron Olson och andra historier" by Sigge Strömberg is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories seem to blend elements of humor and social commentary, likely exploring the quirks of society through various characters. Among the characters introduced is Baron Silverbuckla, whose interactions with others set the tone for a narrative filled with wit and irony. The opening of this collection introduces us to Baron Silverbuckla, who is depicted in a comically pompous light as he navigates social situations with a misplaced sense of superiority. The baron has an embarrassing encounter with Director Askengren and his companions, leading to a series of misunderstandings that establish the comedic tone of the story. Silverbuckla’s night takes a turn for the worse when he finds himself on a boat, being mistaken for a sailor named Olson due to an unfortunate mix-up, setting off a chain of events that emphasizes his aristocratic pride and the absurdity of social hierarchies. This initial story serves as both an entertaining introduction to the characters and a setup for the themes of social status and identity that the collection will likely explore further. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Swedish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Humorous stories
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| Subject |
Swedish fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15719 |
| Release Date |
Apr 26, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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