| Author |
Kraftman, Maria, 1812-1884 |
| Title |
Så slutades min lek: En tafla ur lifvet
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jari Koivisto
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| Summary |
"Så slutades min lek: En tafla ur lifvet" by Maria Kraftman is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around the main character, August, who navigates his early life filled with loss and longing, beginning with his departure from foster parents and his interactions with his foster sister Johanna. The narrative touches on themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle for identity against societal expectations. The opening of the novel introduces August as he reflects on his upbringing, highlighting his deep connection with his foster mother and sister. As he prepares to leave home for a life at sea, his bittersweet emotions are conveyed through his bond with Johanna and his contrasting aspirations. The reader is drawn into his experiences at sea and his subsequent visits to different cities, which serve as backdrops for his growth and encounters with love and loss. Ultimately, the beginning paints a picture of a sensitive young man coming to terms with his past while grappling with the unknown future and the societal pressures that will influence his destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Swedish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
46962 |
| Release Date |
Sep 25, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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