Liljecronas Heimat by Selma Lagerlöf
"Liljecronas Heimat" by Selma Lagerlöf is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the rural setting of Värmland, Sweden, during the late 18th century, focusing on a young girl named Eleonora, often referred to as the "Kleine" or "Little One." The narrative addresses themes of family, hardship, and the intertwined fates of the characters against the backdrop of a fierce winter storm that poses both physical andemotional challenges. The opening of "Liljecronas Heimat" introduces readers to the chaos wrought by a powerful storm on the second day of Christmas in 1800, setting a dramatic tone. The narrative centers around the Kleine, her mother, and her younger brother, Bubi, as they brave the storm in hopes of reaching a Christmas feast at their uncle's home. The storm's intensity is described vividly, underscoring the little girl’s frustration and disappointment as they are forced to turn back when travel becomes impossible. Despite her worries, the Kleine remains determined to confront the storm’s adversity, revealing her resilient spirit. This opening portion effectively establishes the emotional landscape and the connection of the characters to their environment, hinting at the broader themes of hope and perseverance that will likely follow in Lagerlöf’s tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lagerlöf, Selma, 1858-1940 |
|---|---|
| Uniform Title | Liljecronas hem. German |
| Title | Liljecronas Heimat |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liljecronas_Heimat |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Evelyn Kawrykow, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Swedish fiction -- Translations into German |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31145 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 116 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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