| Author |
Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940 |
| Translator |
Mann, Mathilde, 1859-1925 |
| Title |
Gösta Berling: Erzählungen aus dem alten Wermland
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Evelyn Kawrykow and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Gösta Berling: Erzählungen aus dem alten Wermland" by Selma Lagerlöf is a collection of fictional tales written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the titular character, Gösta Berling, a young and beautiful priest who struggles with alcoholism and the judgment of his community while navigating themes of redemption, inspiration, and the human condition. The opening of this work introduces Gösta Berling as he stands at the pulpit, preparing to preach in a church filled with antagonistic parishioners who resent him for his drunkenness and failure to fulfill his pastoral duties. As he contemplates the weight of their disdain, he reflects on both his past and the role of alcohol in his life, leading to a moment of inspiration where he transcends his sorrow and desires to testify to God's glory. Despite the unease in the congregation, the sermon takes a turn as the community unexpectedly supports him during a subsequent inquiry into his behavior, showcasing the complexities of human relationships and forgiveness. This initial chapter sets a poignant tone, hinting at Gösta's tumultuous journey and the broader themes of hope and redemption within the tales to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Swedish fiction -- Translations into German
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
28751 |
| Release Date |
May 10, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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