Pelle the Conqueror — Volume 01 by Martin Andersen Nexø

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Author Andersen Nexø, Martin, 1869-1954
Translator Muir, Jessie
Title Pelle the Conqueror — Volume 01
Credits Eric Eldred, Earle Beach and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary "Pelle the Conqueror — Volume 01" by Martin Andersen Nexø is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the life of Pelle, a young boy traveling with his father, Lasse, as they leave their home in Sweden to seek better opportunities in Denmark. The story touches upon themes of poverty, labor, and the struggles of the working class, resonating with the context of the burgeoning labor movement of the time. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the atmospheric setting of a foggy May morning at a harbor, where Lasse and Pelle arrive in search of work. It paints a vivid picture of the hustle and anticipation surrounding the arrival of a steamer laden with Swedish laborers, deeply affecting the local economy and labor dynamics. The duo faces immediate challenges as they seek employment, with Lasse highlighted as a determined yet overwhelmed father striving to provide for his son amid a harsh and unforgiving world. The complexity of their relationship is evident, showcasing Lasse's hopes and fears as they navigate their new environment and grapple with their identities as immigrants in search of a better life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Fathers and sons -- Fiction
Subject Immigrants -- Denmark -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 7791
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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