On the Seaboard: A Novel of the Baltic Islands by August Strindberg

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Author Strindberg, August, 1849-1912
Translator Westergren, Elizabeth Clarke
Uniform Title I havsbandet. English
Title On the Seaboard: A Novel of the Baltic Islands
Note Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Marc D'Hooghe
Summary "On the Seaboard: A Novel of the Baltic Islands" by August Strindberg is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins in an isolated fishing boat near the Baltic Islands, where the characters navigate both the physical dangers of the sea and the complexities of human relationships. Central to the narrative are the Custom House Surveyor and a nervous Fish Commissioner, whose interactions reveal themes of power, competency, and authority within a harsh maritime environment. The beginning of the novel introduces us to a critical moment in a fishing boat as it struggles against the rising winds at Goosestone bay. The Custom House Surveyor, characterized as a robust giant, commands the vessel with his subordinates, including the timid Fish Commissioner, who is preoccupied with the risks of sailing. Their conflicting personalities rapidly escalate tensions as they attempt to lead the boat to safety amidst growing dangers. The scene sets the tone for the exploration of human relationships against the backdrop of nature, as the characters confront their vulnerabilities, modifying the power dynamics between them, while foreshadowing the challenges that lie ahead on their journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Islands -- Fiction
Subject Baltic Sea Region -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 44184
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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