Den ljusa skalpen: Nya präriehistorier by Sigge Strömberg
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| Author | Strömberg, Sigge, 1885-1920 |
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| Title | Den ljusa skalpen: Nya präriehistorier |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Den ljusa skalpen -- Sköne Jims omvändelse -- For Congress -- Charleys stora kupp -- Ädla Hjärtan -- En venetiansk tragedi -- Will Mc Nye, diplomat -- En angenäm jul -- Spindeln -- Den nya lärarinnan -- Sanningskärlek -- Swansons köksa. |
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| Summary | "Den ljusa skalpen: Nya präriehistorier" by Sigge Strömberg is a collection of fictional tales set in the American West, likely written in the early 20th century. The stories revolve around the Dakota people, focusing on the character of Blå Molnet (Blue Cloud), a young chief who displays both the qualities of a warrior and an introspective nature that sets him apart from his tribe. Through narratives of conflict, culture, and personal relationships, the book likely examines themes of identity and connection to the land. The opening of the work introduces the rich landscape of Dakota, with descriptions of the Minnehaha waterfall and the vast prairie. It centers on Blå Molnet, a brave but unconventional chief who is pressured to take a wife, Snabba Hinden, chosen by the tribe's elders, yet he remains captivated by the thrill of hunting and warfare. The calm before a battle is depicted when a scout reports the presence of white settlers, prompting Blå Molnet and his warriors to prepare for an assault. This segment sets the stage for the conflict and explores internal struggles within Blå Molnet as he navigates the expectations of his role while also encountering the allure of the unknown, particularly in his later interactions with a captive white woman. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Swedish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Swedish fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, Swedish |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63403 |
| Release Date | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 60 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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