Familien de Cats by Karen Blixen

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Author Blixen, Karen, 1885-1962
Title Familien de Cats
Credits Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "Familien de Cats" by Karen Blixen is a collection of interconnected tales written during the early 20th century. The book chronicles the trials and tribulations of the de Cats family, exploring themes of morality, reputation, and the complexities of human behavior within a tightly-knit community. The narrative unfolds as the family grapples with a lingering sense of shame brought about by the actions of one of their own, Jeremias. Despite the family's historical standing and commendable reputation, they continually face misfortunes tied to their darker lineage. As the tales interweave, they delve into the challenges posed by societal expectations and the desire for redemption. Ultimately, the family must confront their past mistakes and decide how to reconcile their honor with the flaws of their members, especially as Jeremias returns and threatens to upend their hard-earned legacy. The story invites readers to reflect on the nature of virtue, the importance of community, and the weight of familial ties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Danish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Danish fiction -- 20th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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