From a Swedish Homestead by Selma Lagerlöf
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| Author | Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940 |
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| Translator | Brochner, Jessie |
| Uniform Title | Drottningar i Kungahälla. English |
| Title | From a Swedish Homestead |
| Note | Reading ease score: 88.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The story of a country house -- Queens at Kungahälla: on the site of the great Kungahälla. The forest queen. Sigrid Storräde. Astrid -- Old Agnete -- The fisherman's ring -- Santa Caterina of Siena -- The empress's money-chest -- The peace of God -- A story from Halstanäs -- The inscription on the grave -- The brothers. |
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| Summary | "From a Swedish Homestead" by Selma Lagerlöf is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. The narrative begins in the late 1830s, focusing on Gunnar Hede, a student grappling with the financial troubles of his family estate, Munkhyttan, which is on the brink of collapse. The book explores themes of duty, love, and self-discovery as Hede is pushed to re-evaluate his life choices, including his whimsical passion for music, through conversations with his peers and other characters. The opening portion provides a glimpse into Hede’s life at university and the significant pressures he faces regarding his family's legacy. As he engages in a heartfelt dialogue with a friend, Gustaf Alin, the implications of Munkhyttan’s potential sale weigh heavily on him. The narrative transitions between introspection and social interaction, revealing Hede's internal conflict and emotional turmoil. Furthermore, a subplot involving Ingrid, a young girl adopted by the pastor's family, hints at deeper existential inquiries about love and belonging, emphasizing the connections between characters and their pasts. (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 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, Swedish -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44630 |
| Release Date | Jan 8, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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