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Tales of Two Countries
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Kielland, Alexander Lange, 1849-1906
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Tales of Two Countries" by Alexander Lange Kielland is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The narratives explore a diverse range of characters and situations, likely reflecting on social issues, human experiences, and moral dilemmas through the lens of life in Norway and France. With an introduction hinting at a deeper social commentary, the tales aim to bridge cultures while examining themes of love, aspiration, and the contrasting realities of different social classes. The opening of the book establishes a foundation for its thematic explorations, beginning with a close look at Alexander Kielland himself, highlighting his intellectual promise, transformation into a respected author, and his ability to blend elegant writing with social critique. The stories are introduced with references to various characters whose lives are marked by social challenges and personal conflicts. The first tale, "Pharaoh," focuses on a young woman's struggles with her past and her unsettling feelings about her wealthy life juxtaposed against the poverty and despair she has escaped. As she attends a ball, memories surge, exposing the inner tumult of someone torn between societal status and her connections to a painful history. This story sets a tone of introspection and reveals Kielland's deft handling of social commentary, indicating that the subsequent stories will similarly tackle the intricate web of human emotions and class distinctions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Contents:
- Pharaoh
- The parsonage
- The peat moor
- "Hope's clad in April green"
- At the fair
- Two friends
- A good conscience
- Romance and reality
- Withered leaves
- The battle of Waterloo.
- Credits:
- Produced by Nicole Apostola, and David Widger
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Release date is 2005-08-01
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