Vi Bookar, Krokar och Rothar: Ur en stadskrönika

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bergman, Hjalmar, 1883-1931

Language:

Swedish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Vi Bookar, Krokar och Rothar: Ur en stadskrönika" by Hjalmar Bergman is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a city chronicle, presenting an intriguing exploration of life in a small town, with a range of colorful characters navigating their existence. The narrative seems to focus on the interactions among various citizens, highlighting societal dynamics, personal ambitions, and community struggles. The opening of this work introduces the reader to the town of Blekängen, characterized by its modest two- and three-story houses inhabited by factory workers. The setting is depicted with a vivid portrayal of the landscapes and the lives of its residents, including notable characters like prosten (pastor) Eberhard Roth and the influential figure of faster Mimmi. Through descriptions of mischief by local children, interactions between townsfolk, and the impact of leadership figures, the beginning establishes a foundation for the ensuing stories within the city-a mix of humor, social commentary, and personal dramas that hint at deeper conflicts and relationships over the course of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Martin Agren, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vi_Bookar,_Krokar_och_Rothar

Release date is 2005-04-28