Mårbacka by Selma Lagerlöf
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"Mårbacka" by Selma Lagerlöf is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set in Sweden, the story revolves around the lives of children at Mårbacka, emphasizing their experiences with their stern nursemaid Back-Kaisa, and the various dynamics of family life during their formative years. The narrative likely explores themes of childhood innocence, relationships, and the contrast between tenderness and strictness as represented by the adults around them. At the start of
"Mårbacka," we are introduced to the children living in the manor, specifically through the perspective of the youngest child, Selma. The opening chapter establishes a contrast between the children and their nursemaid, Back-Kaisa, who, despite her strength and dutiful nature, lacks warmth and playfulness. The children feel intimidated by her, especially at night when they are alone in their nursery, where strange sounds heighten their fears. The narrative hints at the children’s longing for connection and joy, shaped significantly by their grandmother’s stories and their father's playful interactions, setting the stage for the evolving dynamics as the plot progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Howard, Velma Swanston, 1868-1937 |
| Title | Mårbacka |
| Credits | Paul Haxo from images graciously made available by Google and the University of Michigan. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Authors, Swedish -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940 |
| Subject | Sweden -- Social life and customs -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66906 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-66906-9 |
| Release Date | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 620 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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