| Author |
Moser, Gustav von, 1825-1903 |
| Translator |
Almlöf, Knut, 1829-1899 |
| Uniform Title |
Kaudels Gardinenpredigten. Swedish
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| Title |
Sparlakansläxor
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| Original Publication |
Sweden: Albert Bonniers Förlag,1910.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 87.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, ronnie sahlberg and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
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| Summary |
"Sparlakansläxor" by Gustav von Moser is a comedic play written in the early 20th century. Set in a train station waiting room, the story explores the complexities and humorous dynamics of married life, particularly focusing on the misunderstandings and miscommunications between husbands and wives. The play is an exploration of marital expectations and the concept of "sparlakansläxor," a comical term that refers to the reprimanding or nagging that often occurs in domestic relationships. The plot revolves around several couples, including August and Hilda, and Rudolf Mörk and Dorothea, who find themselves at the train station amidst a backdrop of comedic exchanges and misunderstandings. The characters engage in witty banter about their marriages, revealing frustrations with each other's behaviors and expectations. As the tensions rise and secrets are seemingly uncovered—such as possible infidelity and marital dissatisfaction—the characters navigate through their conflicts with humor and irony, ultimately highlighting the absurdities of their situations. The play culminates in a resolution that emphasizes communication and the need for understanding within relationships, all presented through a light-hearted and entertaining lens. (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 |
German drama (Comedy) -- Translations into Swedish
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69905 |
| Release Date |
Jan 29, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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