Norse Tales and Sketches by Alexander Lange Kielland
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"Norse Tales and Sketches" by Alexander Lange Kielland is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century, showcasing the author's skill in portraying human nature and societal dynamics. The tales are likely imbued with a blend of realism and thoughtful satire, reflective of Norse culture and thought processes, crafted to evoke both amusement and contemplation among readers. The opening of the collection introduces a vibrant social scene set in
Paris, where a dinner party hosted by Senhor de Silvis unfolds. The guests, a diverse mix of characters, engage in lively conversation and merriment, although a mysterious Irish musician silently captures attention. As the atmosphere thickens with entertainment, the musician's performance transforms from light-hearted tunes to a haunting melody that leaves the guests unnerved. This unsettling shift reveals a deeper layer of emotion, as the music elicits discomfort and reflection, foreshadowing the themes of complexity and human experience that the following stories are likely to explore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kielland, Alexander Lange, 1849-1906 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Cassie, R. L. (Robert Lawson), 1859-1938 |
| Title | Norse Tales and Sketches |
| Contents | A siesta -- A monkey -- A tale of the sea -- A dinner -- Trofast -- Karen -- My sister's journey to Modum -- Letters from Master-Pilot Seehus -- Old dances -- Autumn. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Clare Boothby, Jim Wiborg, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Norwegian fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14593 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-14593-8 |
| Release Date | Jan 4, 2005 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1309 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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