| Author |
Bremer, Fredrika, 1801-1865 |
| Translator |
Hahnsson, Theodolinda, 1838-1919 |
| Title |
Perhe: Kuvauksia jokapäiväisestä elämästä
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Perhe: Kuvauksia jokapäiväisestä elämästä" by Fredrika Bremer is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book delves into the everyday life and dynamics of a family, focusing on characters such as the parents, their children, and other family members, portraying their aspirations, challenges, and relationships. It offers a rich commentary on societal norms and personal experiences during that time. The opening of the novel introduces us to the narrator's arrival in Stockholm during a harsh winter storm, setting a tone of introspection and observation. As she waits for a customs inspection, her mind wanders to reflections on the lives of those around her, particularly a customs officer with four children. Her arrival at a warm family gathering highlights the warmth of familial bonds. The narrative cleverly shifts between the narrator's experiences and the lives of the family members she observes, including the ever-evolving emotions and struggles contained within the family dynamic. The characters are vividly portrayed, offering a glimpse into their personalities and relationships, particularly focusing on themes of love, aspiration, and the uncertainties of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Sweden -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
30757 |
| Release Date |
Dec 25, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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