| Author |
Stiernstedt, Marika, 1875-1954 |
| Title |
Fröken Liwin
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| Original Publication |
Stockholm: Albert Bonniers Förlag, 1925.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fr%C3%B6ken_Liwin
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| Note |
Wikipedia page on this work: https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fr%C3%B6ken_Liwin
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Jens Sadowski, Alpo Tiilikka, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Fröken Liwin" by Marika Stiernstedt is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on Elma Liwin, a complex character navigating her life in Stockholm amidst societal expectations and personal challenges. As an unmarried woman, she grapples with hidden secrets and a profound sense of isolation while being part of a women's charitable organization. At the start of the novel, Elma Liwin speaks out in a meeting of the Samariten, a charitable society, creating tension with her outspoken confrontation of another member, Alexandra Pasch. This conflict reveals the nuanced dynamics among the group of women, showcasing their social hierarchies and alliances. Elma's internal struggles unfold as she reflects on her past, including a tragic secret that haunts her. Through her poignant interactions and the portrayal of her emotions, the reader glimpses her longing for connection and the societal pressures that further isolate her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Swedish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Mothers and daughters -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Unmarried mothers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Foster children -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Swedish fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74639 |
| Release Date |
Oct 26, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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