Skärkarlsliv

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Strindberg, August, 1849-1912

Language:

Swedish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Skärkarlsliv" by August Strindberg is a collection of narratives written in the late 19th century. The work explores life in the Stockholm archipelago, focusing on the unique residents and their traditions, particularly the interactions and community dynamics among the fishermen and their families. The primary character introduced is a young clerk named Lundstedt, who is set to leave his small coastal town, yearning for greater opportunities in Stockholm. At the start of "Skärkarlsliv," the narrative unfolds in a small skärgård (archipelago) town during the 1850s. Lundstedt reflects on his imminent departure to Stockholm to pursue his ambitions of becoming an organist and schoolteacher. As he prepares to leave, he has heartfelt farewells with his employer and various townsfolk, revealing a blend of excitement and apprehension about the future. Strindberg paints a vivid picture of the town's intimate atmosphere, showcasing the simplicity of life and the strong connections between its inhabitants, while hinting at the contrasts and challenges Lundstedt might face in the bustling urban environment of Stockholm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Inledning

Den romantiske klockaren på Rånö

Min sommarpräst

Pastorns älg

En brottsling

Vidskepelse

Höjer tar gården själv

Sjönödslöftet

Skräddarns skulle ha dans

Uppsyningsman

Flickornas kärlek.

Credits:

Produced by Ronnie Sahlberg, and Project Runeberg for providing the scans.

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sk%C3%A4rkarlsliv

Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2009-09-25