| Author |
Bendz, Emma, 1858-1927 |
| Title |
Söder om landsvägen: I prästkaret genom Vemmenhögs härad
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Barndomsminnen -- Ett prästgårdsbröllop -- Ett kyrkligt kapitel -- Prästgårdsjul -- Ett bondbröllop -- Fastlagsris och snöstormar -- Kjellstorp -- Hänryckningens tid -- Om sommaren sköna, när marken hon gläds -- Friluftsteater och serenader -- Mamsell Katharina -- Från gässens högkvarter, en skymt av Skytts härad -- En skånsk storbonde -- Skrock, mest från Skytts härad.
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| Credits |
Jens Sadowski, Gun-Britt Carlsson, Eva Eriksson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Söder om landsvägen: I prästkaret genom Vemmenhögs härad" by Emma Bendz is a nostalgic memoir written in the early 20th century. The work offers an intimate portrayal of life in a Swedish parsonage, reflecting on childhood memories, festive occasions, and the close-knit community surrounding the author's family. The narrative emphasizes the warmth of familial bonds and local traditions, presenting a vivid depiction of rural Swedish life. The opening portion introduces readers to the pastoral beauty of Söderslätt, where the author recalls her fond memories of growing up in the presbytery. It paints a picturesque scene filled with fields, old trees, and a vibrant community, established through the eyes of a child. The narrative unfolds with descriptions of childhood joys, family gatherings, and the daily life shared with neighboring families, culminating in reminiscences of seasonal celebrations and noteworthy visitors, including the well-loved family doctor. The affectionate yet unvarnished snapshot of rural life serves as a heartfelt homage to the land and the people that shaped the author's early years. (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 |
Swedish literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65575 |
| Release Date |
Jun 9, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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