| Author |
Leffler, Anne Charlotte, 1849-1892 |
| Title |
Kvinnlighet och erotik II.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jens Sadowski
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| Summary |
"Kvinnlighet och erotik II" by Anne Charlotte Leffler is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. This story explores themes of marriage, desire, and personal fulfillment through the lives of its central characters, Aagot and Rikard, who navigate the complexities of their relationship and societal expectations. Their dynamic evolves against the backdrop of Alie, a vibrant and complex character caught in her own emotional turmoil and longing for deeper connections and experiences. The opening of the narrative introduces Aagot and Rikard, a couple with a seemingly ideal life, yet their marriage is marked by an undercurrent of emotional detachment. While Aagot maintains household order and decorum, Rikard is consumed by his career, leading to an unsettling routine devoid of true intimacy. Alie, who is drawn to their world, exhibits a mix of admiration and longing as she grapples with her own feelings of stagnation and desire for a meaningful life. The initial chapters not only establish the domestic setting and character relationships but also lay the foundation for the emotional tensions that will erupt as more complex interactions develop, particularly as Alie finds herself entangled with the enigmatic Markis Andrea Serra during their travels. (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 fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
41301 |
| Release Date |
Nov 5, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 7, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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