Hemsöborna By: August Strindberg (1849-1912)
Hemsöborna by August Strindberg is a captivating and engaging novel that delves into the lives of the inhabitants of Hemsö, a small island community in the Stockholm archipelago. The author masterfully weaves together the stories of various characters, each grappling with their own personal struggles and desires. The vivid descriptions of the island setting bring the story to life, immersing the reader in the rugged beauty of the landscape. The characters are richly drawn, each exhibiting a mix of flaws and virtues that make them feel authentic and relatable. One of the standout aspects of the novel is Strindberg's exploration of the complex dynamics of family relationships and social norms. Themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal are expertly woven into the narrative, creating a compelling and thought-provoking read. Overall, Hemsöborna is a beautifully written and insightful novel that offers a poignant glimpse into the human experience. Fans of literary fiction and character-driven stories will surely appreciate this compelling work from one of Sweden's most renowned authors. First Page: Transcribers note: This e text was produced from Project Runeberg's digital facsimile edition of Samlade Verk 21: Hemsöborna och Skärkarlsliv printed in 1914 and available at http://runeberg.org/strindbg/hemsobor/ This text has been edited so that this document only contain the book Hemsöborna. The table of content has been moved to the start of the book. Text that was s p a c e d o u t in the original text has been changed to use italics . Project Runeberg publishes free digital editions of Nordic literature. Learn more at =http://runeberg.org/= HEMSÖBORNA AV AUGUST STRINDBERG STOCKHOLM ALBERT BONNIERS FÖRLAG Copyright. Albert Bonnier 1914. STOCKHOLM ALB. BONNIERS BOKTRYCKERI 1914 HEMSÖBORNA SKÄRGÅRDSBERÄTTELSE INNEHÅLL. Hemsöborna. 1. Carlsson går in i tjänsten ............... 7 2. Söndagsvila och söndagsvärv ............. 22 3. Drängen lägger trumf på bordet .......... 40 4. Det bullrar till bröllop ................ 72 5. Man slåss på tredje lysningsdagen ...... 100 6. Ändrade förhållanden ................... 138 7. Carlssons sanndrömmar .................. 159 FÖRSTA KAPITLET. Carlsson går in i tjänsten och befinnes vara en spelfågel. Han kom som ett yrväder en aprilafton och hade ett höganäskrus i en svångrem om halsen... Continue reading book >>

Hemsöborna By: August Strindberg (1849-1912)

Hemsöborna by August Strindberg is a captivating and engaging novel that delves into the lives of the inhabitants of Hemsö, a small island community in the Stockholm archipelago. The author masterfully weaves together the stories of various characters, each grappling with their own personal struggles and desires.

The vivid descriptions of the island setting bring the story to life, immersing the reader in the rugged beauty of the landscape. The characters are richly drawn, each exhibiting a mix of flaws and virtues that make them feel authentic and relatable.

One of the standout aspects of the novel is Strindberg's exploration of the complex dynamics of family relationships and social norms. Themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal are expertly woven into the narrative, creating a compelling and thought-provoking read.

Overall, Hemsöborna is a beautifully written and insightful novel that offers a poignant glimpse into the human experience. Fans of literary fiction and character-driven stories will surely appreciate this compelling work from one of Sweden's most renowned authors.

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Transcribers note:

This e text was produced from Project Runeberg's digital facsimile edition of Samlade Verk 21: Hemsöborna och Skärkarlsliv printed in 1914 and available at http://runeberg.org/strindbg/hemsobor/

This text has been edited so that this document only contain the book Hemsöborna. The table of content has been moved to the start of the book.

Text that was s p a c e d o u t in the original text has been changed to use italics .

Project Runeberg publishes free digital editions of Nordic literature. Learn more at =http://runeberg.org/=

HEMSÖBORNA

AUGUST STRINDBERG

STOCKHOLM ALBERT BONNIERS FÖRLAG

STOCKHOLM ALB. BONNIERS BOKTRYCKERI 1914

HEMSÖBORNA SKÄRGÅRDSBERÄTTELSE

INNEHÅLL.

Hemsöborna.

1. Carlsson går in i tjänsten ............... 7 2. Söndagsvila och söndagsvärv ............. 22 3. Drängen lägger trumf på bordet .......... 40 4. Det bullrar till bröllop ................ 72 5. Man slåss på tredje lysningsdagen ...... 100 6. Ändrade förhållanden ................... 138 7. Carlssons sanndrömmar .................. 159

FÖRSTA KAPITLET.

Carlsson går in i tjänsten och befinnes vara en spelfågel.

Han kom som ett yrväder en aprilafton och hade ett höganäskrus i en svångrem om halsen... Continue reading book >>

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