Singoalla by Viktor Rydberg
"Singoalla" by Viktor Rydberg is a novel written in the late 19th century." The story integrates elements of fantasy and romance, set against a backdrop of medieval Scandinavia, where we meet the main characters, Erland and Singoalla. Their romance unfolds amidst a world rich in folklore and the clash between pagan traditions and Christianity. "At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the setting of a castle owned by the
Månesköld family, shrouded in silence and ancient mysteries." The young nobleman Erland, who has a fascination with the supernatural, often wanders the surrounding forests accompanied by his loyal dogs. One day, he encounters a mysterious girl named Singoalla, whose appearance and enchanting singing draw him in. However, their encounter is disrupted when Erland’s dog attacks her, leading to a mix of emotions and a deep connection between them as they navigate their curious feelings and the complexities of their backgrounds. The opening establishes a tone of foreboding romance, hinting at the challenges their relationship may face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rydberg, Viktor, 1828-1895 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Aho, Juhani, 1861-1921 |
| Title | Singoalla |
| Note | Reading ease score: 41.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wind_Is_My_Lover Wikipedia page about this book: https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singoalla_(roman) |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Middle Ages -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Romanies -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50202 |
| Release Date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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