| Author |
Högberg, Olof, 1855-1932 |
| Title |
Fågelskytten och andra berättelser
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Gun-Britt Carlsson, Eva Eriksson and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Fågelskytten och andra berättelser" by Olof Högberg is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book showcases a set of adventures centered around the character Larslund, a gifted bird catcher known for his eccentricity and religious fervor. The tales explore themes of morality, social criticism, and the absurdities of human behavior through the lens of rural life. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Larslund, whose physical appearance is described humorously and vividly, highlighting his awkwardness and social struggles. The narrative reveals that he spends part of his time in Lappmarken hunting birds, particularly during the autumn and spring seasons. Larslund is depicted as a pious man, both revered and scorned among his peers due to his strict moral beliefs and attempts to influence others. The opening presents a snapshot of his interactions, foreshadowing his peculiar relationship with women and the community, as well as hinting at the tumultuous and often comedic events that will unfold throughout his adventures. (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 |
Swedish fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
54651 |
| Release Date |
May 2, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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