Kvinnlighet och erotik I.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Leffler, Anne Charlotte, 1849-1892

Language:

Swedish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Kvinnlighet och erotik I" by Anne Charlotte Leffler is a dramatic narrative likely written during the late 19th century. This work explores themes related to femininity, relationships, and societal expectations, illuminating the complexities of gender dynamics during this period. Through the lens of its characters, it delves into the intersection of companionship, family, and romantic longing. The story unfolds within the intimate space of a home where Alie, a young woman, navigates her relationship with her close friend Mrs. Rode and the returning soldier, Rikard, who is their connection to the outside world. Alie grapples with her feelings towards Rikard, who has recently returned from soldiers with new expectations and desires, complicating the dynamics between them. As Mrs. Rode encourages a natural relationship between her son and Alie, she unknowingly stirs Alie's anxieties about her self-worth and capacity for love. The intricate exchanges between characters reveal Alie's internal struggle with her identity as a woman and her feelings of inadequacy in the face of conventional romance, ultimately leaving readers to ponder the constraints and expectations placed upon women in matters of the heart. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jens Sadowski

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kvinnlighet_och_erotik

Release date is 2012-08-22