Sigrid Liljeholm: Roman by Fredrika Charlotta Tengström Runeberg
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"Sigrid Liljeholm: Roman" by Fredrika Charlotta Tengström Runeberg is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative introduces us to Sigrid, the main character, within the context of a deteriorating religious environment, as tensions and conflicts arise against the backdrop of societal issues and historical upheaval in Finland. The opening of the novel establishes a poignant scene in a ruined convent garden, where Sigrid Eriksdotter Liljeholm and a dying
nun, Elin Knutsdotter, engage in a heartfelt discussion. The aged nun reflects on the decline of their sacred space and shares her resolution to perform evening prayers despite her frail state. As she prepares for the prayers, Sigrid struggles with her own beliefs and the weight of tradition around her. The dialogue hints at past glories and the waning influence of the church, while foreshadowing the struggles of the characters against the winds of change and turmoil in their lives. This introduction sets the stage for broader themes of faith, loyalty, and the contrast between youthful idealism and the looming pressures of their crumbling world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Runeberg, Fredrika Charlotta Tengström, 1807-1879 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sigrid Liljeholm: Roman |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Helvi Ollikainen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Swedish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Finland -- History -- Club War, 1596-1597 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52266 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-52266-1 |
| Release Date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 292 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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