Göteborgsflickor, och andra historier

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Strömberg, Sigge, 1885-1920

Language:

Swedish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

" Göteborgsflickor, och andra historier" by Sigge Strömberg is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories explore various aspects of life, particularly focusing on romantic and humorous encounters between characters from different social backgrounds. The collection seems to depict the complexities of human relationships set against a backdrop of societal norms and expectations. At the start of the collection, the narrative introduces the character of Herr Fågelsång, a tradesman enjoying a moment of solitude at a seaside terrace, who becomes enchanted by two young girls. His admiration is directed particularly at one girl, who initially seems indifferent to his advances. The interaction leads to a humorous pursuit punctuated by misunderstandings and societal expectations, showcasing Strömberg's knack for character-driven storytelling. The opening also hints at a larger social commentary on class and attraction as Fågelsång navigates his emerging feelings for the formidable Fröken Lingonhjelm, along with the ensuing comedic situations that arise from their interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Herr Fågelsång i societén

Tur i spel

Prisse

Mannen och hans överman

Referatet

Ett sjömansöde

Ett slädparti

Affär är affär

Artiga Karlsson

En egendomlig likhet

Revybesöket

Pigans fästman

Ett litet missförstånd

Ett konvenansparti

Anderssons frieri

En musikalisk underhållning

Frimärket

Ett utställningsbesök

Ett tavelfynd.

Credits:

Produced by Louise Hope and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2006-03-23