Enkens Søn by Herman Bang

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Author Bang, Herman, 1857-1912
Title Enkens Søn
Note Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Steen and Heidi Christensen and Distributed Proofreaders Europe, http://dp.rastko.net
Summary "Enkens Søn" by Herman Bang is a novel written during the late 19th century, specifically in the context of early modern European literature. This poignant work centers on themes of motherhood, social expectations, and the challenges of emotional resilience within a cloistered, aristocratic environment. It delves into the intimate relationship between a widow, Grevinden af Waldeck, and her son, Otto Heinrich, against the backdrop of societal change and personal sacrifice. The story unfolds in a quiet cloister where the little Priorinde and her son share a close bond. Otto Heinrich, a spirited and mischievous young man, grows up under the watchful eye of his loving mother, who balances her duties and her yearning for her son's happiness. As he enters military service, the narrative explores the complexity of familial love amid the pressures of duty and societal expectations. When Otto Heinrich’s fortunes shift dramatically due to his untimely death, the Priorinde grapples with grief and the harsh realities of life without her son. The novel encapsulates a gentle yet profound journey of love, loss, and the indelible ties that bind a mother to her child. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Danish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Danish fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 12167
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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