Modern Swedish Masterpieces: Short Stories by Per Hallström et al.
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"Modern Swedish Masterpieces: Short Stories" by Per Hallström et al. is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology showcases the talents of prominent Swedish writers, offering readers a glimpse into contemporary Swedish literature and its unique themes and styles. The collection includes stories that delve into the complexities of human emotions and societal interactions, featuring a diverse range of characters and poignant narratives. The opening of
the anthology introduces the reader to the intentions behind its compilation. The translator acknowledges the rising interest in Scandinavian literature, particularly the Swedish short story, while noting the lack of representative collections in English. Four authors—Hjalmar Söderberg, Sigfrid Siwertz, Verner von Heidenstam, and Per Hallström—are highlighted, each bringing their distinctive voice to the collection. The initial tales presented vary from somber reflections on love and societal norms to explorations of the human condition, establishing an engaging and thought-provoking tone for the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Translator | Stork, Charles Wharton, 1881-1971 |
|---|---|
| Author | Hallström, Per, 1866-1960 |
| Author | Heidenstam, Verner von, 1859-1940 |
| Author | Siwertz, Sigfrid, 1882-1970 |
| Author | Söderberg, Hjalmar, 1869-1941 |
| LoC No. | 23011704 |
| Title | Modern Swedish Masterpieces: Short Stories |
| Contents | Hjalmar Söderberg: The chimney-sweeper's wife. Bloom. The fur coat. The blue anchor. The kiss. The dream of eternity. The drizzle. The drawing in India ink. The wages of sin. The clown. Signy. A masterless dog -- Sigfrid Siwertz: The lady in white. Leonard and the fisherman -- Verner von Heidenstam: When the bells ring. The fortified house. The queen of the marauders. Captured -- Per Hallström: Falcon. Out of the dark. |
| Credits | Chuck Greif & The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Short stories, Swedish -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Swedish fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64808 |
| Release Date | Mar 13, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 461 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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