Morsian by Emilie Flygare-Carlén
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"Morsian" by Emilie Flygare-Carlén is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of Karl August Kemner, the peculiar son of a wealthy ironworks owner, as he navigates his upbringing, family expectations, and his personal aspirations in a rural setting rich with tradition and societal norms. The themes of familial duty, personal freedom, and the conflict between individual desires and societal pressures are likely to resonate
throughout the narrative. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Kemner family and their legacy. The father, Johannes Kemner, desires his son Karl August to uphold their family's reputation as generous and community-minded landowners. However, Karl August shows a penchant for independence and a lack of interest in the responsibilities that come with wealth. As he grows up, his father employs various strict methods to mold him into a dutiful heir; yet, Karl August remains stubborn and detached from social expectations, particularly when it comes to marrying for love rather than financial interest. Instead, he finds solace in nature and solitude, ultimately setting the stage for his desire to explore beyond the confines of his heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Flygare-Carlén, Emilie, 1807-1892 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Rytkönen, Antti, 1870-1930 |
| Title | Morsian |
| Original Publication | Finland: Arvi A. Karisto,1916. |
| Note | Abridged translation of: Bruden på Omberg. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 38.6 (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. | 68206 |
| Release Date | May 30, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 205 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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