Marianne-rouva: Romaani by Victoria Benedictsson
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"Marianne-rouva: Romaani" by Victoria Benedictsson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Marianne, a young woman who is confronted with a marriage proposal from Börje Olsson, a farmer whom she does not know well. The narrative explores themes of societal expectations, romance, and personal agency as Marianne navigates her feelings and decisions regarding her potential future with Börje. The opening of the novel introduces Marianne as
she excitedly shares Börje's unexpected marriage proposal letter with her mother. Their conversation reveals Marianne’s uncertainty about the man behind the proposal, as she only met him briefly during a summer visit. The dialogue captures the dynamics of her family, particularly her mother's supportive yet pragmatic approach toward the potential union due to Börje's wealth. Marianne’s feelings towards Börje are complicated, a mix of intrigue and apprehension, setting the stage for her emotional journey as she considers the implications of marriage and her own desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Benedictsson, Victoria, 1850-1888 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Dahlberg, Auk., 1863-1912 |
| Uniform Title | Fru Marianne. Finnish |
| Title | Marianne-rouva: Romaani |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 42.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Swedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40761 |
| Release Date | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 291 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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