| Author |
Johanson, Klara, 1875-1948 |
| Illustrator |
Engström, Albert, 1869-1940 |
| Title |
Oskuld och arsenik: Analyser
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| Original Publication |
Sweden: Wahlström & Widstrand,1901.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. This book was produced from images made available by the Gothenburg University Library.
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| Summary |
"Oskuld och arsenik: Analyser" by Klara Johanson is a narrative essay written in the early 20th century. This work provides a reflective examination of urban life, particularly in relation to the author's birthplace and the contrasts with larger cities, such as Stockholm. The essay explores themes of local identity, urban planning, and the eccentricities of provincial life, often with a touch of humor and satire. The opening of the book sets the tone by depicting the author's pride in their hometown and its urban landscape. It begins with observations on contemporary urban planning, expressing discomfort with the sterile grid of modern city streets as contrasted to the organic and charming layout of older neighborhoods. The author humorously criticizes the contemporary architectural efforts and reflects on various quirky local traditions, such as the contest to design a fountain. This establishes a lively scene characterized by a mix of affection for the past and critique of modernity, inviting readers into a deeper exploration of societal values and the idiosyncrasies of small-town life. (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 essays
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69822 |
| Release Date |
Jan 17, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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