Pelle the Conqueror — Complete by Martin Andersen Nexø

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Author Andersen Nexø, Martin, 1869-1954
Translator Miall, Bernard, 1876-1953
Translator Muir, Jessie
Uniform Title Pelle Erobreren. English
Title Pelle the Conqueror — Complete
Note Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note Translation of: Pelle Erobreren
Contents Boyhood -- Apprenticeship -- The great struggle -- Daybreak.
Credits Eric Eldred, Earle Beach, Jerry Fairbanks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary "Pelle the Conqueror" by Martin Andersen Nexø is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story follows the life of a young boy named Pelle, who embarks on a journey from the rural hardships of his childhood in Sweden to the industrial challenges in Copenhagen, exploring themes of class struggle and the growth of the labor movement. Pelle's character embodies the hopes, struggles, and resilience of the working class, making his experiences both personal and representative of broader societal issues. The opening of the novel introduces us to Pelle and his father, Lasse, as they arrive at a bustling harbor, each filled with aspirations for a better life. The scene is set on the first of May, 1877, with rich descriptions of the environment around them, highlighting both the anticipation in the air and the underlying tensions among the people at the harbor. As Pelle’s father attempts to secure work and a stable future for them, the young boy's innocent curiosity about his new surroundings is juxtaposed against his father's insecurities and fears. This beginning hints at the difficulties they will face as immigrants seeking better opportunities while also examining the complex dynamics of social class and identity in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Fathers and sons -- Fiction
Subject Immigrants -- Denmark -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 7795
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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