Kyläkertomuksia by Arne Garborg
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About this eBook
| Author | Garborg, Arne, 1851-1924 |
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| Translator | Canth, Minna, 1844-1897 |
| Title | Kyläkertomuksia |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Matti Järvinen and Distributed Proofreaders Europe |
| Summary | "Kyläkertomuksia" by Arne Garborg is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives and social dynamics of rural Norwegian society, introducing characters like the enchanting Dalen Alfhild and Leiv, the son of a misunderstood and ostracized farmer, Åsbjörn. Through vivid storytelling, Garborg delicately captures themes of love, social status, and the search for identity amidst a changing cultural landscape. The beginning of the collection sets the scene for the character dynamics that will unfold throughout the narratives. It introduces Dalen Alfhild, a beautiful and well-respected girl in her community, alongside Leiv, who grapples with his status as the son of a man shunned by society. As their lives intertwine, the tension between societal expectations and personal feelings is palpably felt, particularly through Leiv’s struggles with his identity and feelings for Alfhild. This opening portion lays the groundwork for deeper explorations of class, belonging, and the impact of social prejudice on human connections within the stories to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19178 |
| Release Date | Sep 4, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 47 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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