Fjällbyfolk: Bilder från öfre Norrland by Maria Rieck-Müller

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Author Rieck-Müller, Maria, 1863-1955
Title Fjällbyfolk: Bilder från öfre Norrland
Contents I Obygden -- Erik Spelman -- Tok-Johanna -- En begrafning -- Vid forsen -- En lapphistoria -- Pell Pers-mor berättar -- Hustrumord -- Jan Persa och hans framfärd.
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Summary "Fjällbyfolk: Bilder från öfre Norrland" by Maria Rieck-Müller is a collection of narrative sketches written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the lives and experiences of people living in the northern Swedish countryside, capturing their struggles, memories, and the rich tapestry of rural life. The stories are intertwined with elements of folklore, reflecting the harsh realities of nature and their impact on the characters. The opening of this collection introduces the inhabitants of a remote cabin in the wilderness, where Brita and Anders Nygren face the challenges of their austere life by the Pite River amidst the ominous presence of the surrounding mountains. It paints a vivid picture of their daily struggles, including harsh winters, sickness, and the lurking threats posed by wolves. The reader is drawn into Brita's worries, her hallucinations of supernatural beings, and the pain of losing a child, setting a tone that blends realism with folklore and emotional depth. As the narrative unfolds, the scenes transition between stark hardship and the delicate beauty of nature, foreshadowing the intertwining fates of the characters within their rugged environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Swedish
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Sweden -- Fiction
Subject Short stories, Swedish
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EBook-No. 54157
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Most Recently Updated Jun 13, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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