I rang med husets katt

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Väring, Astrid, 1892-1978

Language:

Swedish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"I rang med husets katt" by Astrid Väring is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces Märit Grahn, a young woman who has taken on a governess position at the Ödele estate, signaling her journey of self-discovery amid societal expectations and the complexities of her new role. At the start of the novel, the setting is established in the sleepy town of Åköping, which appears stagnant and steeped in tradition, mirroring Märit's own struggles. As she arrives at Ödele, the narrative introduces a mix of quirky characters, including the oppressive yet complex patron, Viktor Svensson, and the children she must teach. Märit grapples with her identity and aspirations, feeling the weight of her responsibilities as a governess while yearning for personal freedom and growth. Her reflections on her place in this new world are interspersed with humorous encounters, hinting at the challenges and transformations she will face throughout her journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Jens Sadowski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2021-04-21