The Home; Or, Life in Sweden by Fredrika Bremer
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| Author | Bremer, Fredrika, 1801-1865 |
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| Translator | Howitt, Mary (Mary Botham), 1799-1888 |
| Uniform Title | Hemmet. English |
| Title | The Home; Or, Life in Sweden |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Home;_or,_Family_Cares_and_Family_Joys |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Home; Or, Life in Sweden" by Fredrika Bremer is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds through the lens of the Frank family, particularly focusing on the dynamics of Judge Frank, his wife Elise, and their children. It explores themes of family, domestic life, and social issues in Sweden during that time, all set against the backdrop of the couple's intriguing conversations and the children's lively interactions. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Judge Frank and his wife, Elise, as they engage in a spirited discussion about home renovations, which quickly shifts to playful teasing and familial affection. The scene is vibrant and full of life, painted against a sunny Sunday in June. As the family interacts over breakfast, we also meet their friend, Assessor Munter, who adds a layer of humor to the mix with his cynical yet insightful observations. The opening establishes a rich portrait of the family's life and their relationships, interspersed with humor and social commentary on the challenges they face, particularly highlighting the loving yet complex role of the mother as she navigates her children's personalities and her own aspirations to write a novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Sweden -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20746 |
| Release Date | Mar 5, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 106 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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