Svensk diktning II by Jules Mauritzson and Ernst W. Olson
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"Svensk diktning II" by Jules Mauritzson is a collection of selections from Swedish poets accompanied by brief biographies, written in the early 20th century. This volume forms part of a series intended for academic purposes, specifically targeting college and high school audiences who are studying Swedish literature. The anthology showcases the rich heritage of Swedish poetry, presenting both well-known and perhaps lesser-known works that highlight distinct voices and themes within Swedish literary
tradition. At the start of this anthology, the reader is introduced to various poets, beginning with Bernhard Elis Malmström, whose background and early career in aesthetics and literature are briefly outlined. The initial poems presented, including "Vi suckar det så tungt uti skogen?", evoke a haunting sense of nature and emotion, capturing the struggle and beauty of the human experience. Malmström's style is characterized by melodic tones juxtaposed with the weight of introspection and melancholy feelings of loss and longing. As the anthology progresses, similar introductions and selections lead the reader through a spectrum of Swedish poetic expressions, exploring themes of nature, love, suffering, and societal reflection, enhancing a scholarly appreciation for the artistry of these poets. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Mauritzson, Jules, 1868-1930 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Olson, Ernst W. (Ernst Wilhelm), 1870-1958 |
| Title |
Svensk diktning II Selections from Swedish Poets with Brief Monographies |
| Credits | Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Swedish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Swedish poetry |
| Subject | Poets, Swedish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15753 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 674 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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