Ludvigsbakke by Herman Bang

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Author Bang, Herman, 1857-1912
Title Ludvigsbakke
Note Reading ease score: 90.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludvigsbakke
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Summary "Ludvigsbakke" by Herman Bang is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story reflects on themes of memory, compassion, and the ephemeral nature of human connections, primarily through the perspectives of Ida Brandt and the various characters she interacts with in a hospital setting. The opening of "Ludvigsbakke" sets the tone with a somber dedication to Emil Bjerring, a friend of the author, and it introduces the melancholic atmosphere of a hospital during long hours of vigil. The narrative begins by evoking the thoughts and reflections of nurses who care for patients, showcasing their silent but profound connection with the lives they tend to. Ida Brandt is established as a key character, involved in the mundane yet emotionally charged duties of caregiving. As she engages with her memories of home at Ludvigsbakke, the text hints at deeper themes of longing, nostalgia, and the burdens of forgetfulness that accompany those who care for the sick, ultimately inviting readers to ponder the fragility of life and relationships amidst the backdrop of illness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Danish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Nurses -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 10829
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 21, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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