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Pictures of Sweden
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian), 1805-1875.
- Standardized Title:
- I Sverrig. English
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Pictures of Sweden" by Hans Christian Andersen is a travelogue written in the mid-19th century that reflects the author's experiences and impressions of various locations in Sweden, blending narrative, history, and folklore. This work serves as both a descriptive exploration of the Swedish landscape and cultural insights, aimed at promoting an appreciation for the country's beauty and richness through its natural sights, historical landmarks, and local tales. The opening of the work sets a picturesque and poetic tone as Andersen invites readers on a journey through Sweden, encouraging them to listen to the songs of nature and the stories from its rich history. He paints vivid images of the Swedish wilderness, including majestic waterfalls and serene forests, while introducing characters such as the old gentleman from Trollhätta who recounts tales of ancient warriors and local legends. These stories are interwoven with reflections on the impact of modernization in Sweden, emphasizing the contrast between the natural world and human progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Contents:
- Introduction
- Trollhätta
- The Bird Phoenix
- Kinnakulla
- Grandmother
- The Prison-cells
- Beggar-boys
- Vadstene
- The Puppet-showman
- The "Skjärgaards"
- Stockholm
- Diurgaerden
- A Story
- Upsala
- Sala
- The Mute Book
- The Zäther Dale
- The Midsummer Festival in Lacksand
- Faith and Knowledge
- In the Forest
- Fahlun
- What the Straws Said
- The Poet's Symbol
- The Dal-elv
- Danemora
- The Swine
- Poetry's California.
- Credits:
- Produced by Asad Razzaki and PG Distributed Proofreaders. Produced from page images provided by the Internet Archive Children's Library.
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Release date is 2004-05-01
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