| Author |
Bülow, Waldemar, 1864-1934 |
| Title |
Allvarsord om allting och ingenting
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Martin Agren, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Allvarsord om allting och ingenting" by Waldemar Bülow is a collection of humorous essays written in the early 20th century. This work features a blend of satire and commentary on a variety of topics reflecting both personal observations and societal issues in Sweden during that period. The essays touch on themes such as religion, local politics, and the quirks of everyday life, showcasing the author’s wit and playful approach to serious subjects. The opening of the collection introduces readers to Waldemar Bülow’s intent to explore a range of topics that have often been left unexamined, sharing that he feels a sense of duty to address these oversights. The first essay humorously recounts the considerations of various ministers vying for a pastoral position in Svalöv, using clever comparisons to highlight the absurdities of their ambitions. Through a mix of personal anecdotes and broader societal observations, Bülow sets a comedic tone for the essays to follow, establishing a foundation for the critical yet entertaining exploration of life's complexities that characterizes the entire volume. (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 |
Swedish wit and humor
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15731 |
| Release Date |
Apr 29, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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