The Home in the Valley by Emilie Flygare-Carlén

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Author Flygare-Carlén, Emilie, 1807-1892
Translator Perce, Elbert, 1831-1869
Uniform Title Familjen i dalen. English
Title The Home in the Valley
Note Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Home in the Valley" by Emilie Flygare-Carlén is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds around Nanna, a modest and beautiful maiden living in a picturesque valley near Lake Wenner, whose life is marked by poverty and the challenges of social class distinctions. As her circumstances intertwine with those of the wealthy in the nearby estate of Almvik, the narrative explores themes of love, aspiration, and the stark contrasts between wealth and poverty. The opening of "The Home in the Valley" paints a vivid picture of idyllic rural life, introducing us to the main character, Nanna, who reflects on her status as a "child of poverty." Growing up under the care of her father and sister-in-law, Magde, Nanna grapples with feelings of melancholy and alienation from the wealthy community nearby. She is characterized as someone with a yearning for connection, and her encounter with a stranger marks a turning point that brings new dynamics into her life. Throughout the early chapters, the interactions between Nanna, her family, and the contrasting lifestyles of the Almvik residents establish a rich backdrop for the unfolding drama of class struggles, personal ambitions, and emotional complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Sweden -- Fiction
Subject Swedish fiction -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 16422
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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