Marit Skjölte by Kristofer Janson
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"Marit Skjölte" by Kristofer Janson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in a time of significant social change, particularly concerning emigration to America, and revolves around the titular character, Marit, as she navigates her emotions and circumstances in a world that demands difficult decisions. The narrative explores themes of loss, love, and the quest for a new beginning. At the start of the novel, the
setting is marked by the impending departure of many into the unknown future of America, leaving behind their homes and loved ones. The opening introduces Marit, who is visibly distressed as she witnesses her family embarking on their journey without her, indicating her conflicted emotions about remaining behind. Tore, a young man, seeks to assist Marit but their exchange reveals deeper feelings and commitments, as he expresses a desire to care for her amidst her turmoil. As the first chapter unfolds, the tone shifts between hope and despair, setting the stage for Marit's journey towards finding her own place in a changing world, grappling with her identity and aspirations against a backdrop of emotional upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Janson, Kristofer, 1841-1917 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Löfgren, Elisabeth, 1851-1931 |
| Title | Marit Skjölte |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Norwegian fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23039 |
| Release Date | Oct 16, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 335 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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