Strandingshistorier: Skildringer fra jydske Vestkyst og Skagen by Erichsen
"Strandingshistorier: Skildringer fra jydske Vestkyst og Skagen" by L. Mylius-Erichsen is a collection of narratives focused on the coastal life of the West Jutland region and Skagen, likely written in the early 20th century. The book captures the rich, local culture, emphasizing the lives and traditions of the fishermen and the dramatic coastal setting they inhabit. This work intertwines elements of human endeavor with the powerful forces of nature, offering a vividportrayal of a community in constant dialogue with the elements. At the start of the collection, the narrative introduces a stormy December night where a priest and a guest are trekking through harsh weather to the home of an old man living in the dunes. The guest, named Holst, is there to take on a night watch by the shore, a crucial role given the perilous sea conditions which often lead to shipwrecks. As they arrive at the elder's home, the characters exchange light dialogue that hints at Holst's outsider status and the old man's skepticism. The initial chapter establishes a strong sense of place and introduces themes of duty and the stark reality of life along the treacherous coastline, setting the tone for the broader exploration of stranding incidents and the lives of those who navigate this unforgiving environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Erichsen, L. Mylius (Ludvig Mylius), 1872-1907 |
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| Title | Strandingshistorier: Skildringer fra jydske Vestkyst og Skagen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Tilegnelse: Michael Ancher, digt. Anna Ancher, digt. Kunstnerparret Ancher. Lidt Karakteristik -- Fra jydske Vestkyst og Skagen: Strandvagt. En Redningsmand. Skagensfiskere før og nu. Paa den hjemlige Ø. Julegæster fra Havet. Tilbage til Livet. Sommerstranding. Ude paa Revet. Bark »Erato« af Sølvitsborg. Kærlighed og Grundstødning. |
| Credits | Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Language | Danish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Rescues -- Fiction |
| Subject | Denmark -- Fiction |
| Subject | Shipwrecks -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36871 |
| Release Date | Jul 27, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 135 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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