| Author |
Guðmundur Kamban, 1888-1945 |
| Title |
Hadda Pada
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Nicole Apostola, Charles Franks, David Widger,
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Hadda Pada" by Guðmundur Kamban is a play likely written in the early 20th century, reflecting the cultural influences and literary style of that time. The drama revolves around Hadda Padda, whose character embodies a complex interplay of love, pride, and resilience, set against the backdrop of Icelandic life. The opening of "Hadda Pada" introduces us to a richly detailed world populated by vibrant characters, namely Hadda Padda herself, along with her sister Kristrun and their nurse Rannveig. As they engage in playful conversation around a crystal ball, themes of fate and superstition emerge, hinting at deeper emotional currents that will unfold. The dialogue reveals elements of tension, rivalry, and affection among the characters, particularly as Hadda navigates her feelings for Ingolf, introducing both romantic and societal expectations. This opening portion sets up a promise of intricate emotional conflicts and character developments that are likely to propel the story forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Icelandic drama -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Iceland -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4736 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 5, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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