Noveller by Minna Canth

"Noveller" by Minna Canth is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The work showcases the author's keen observations on social issues, particularly those related to women's roles in society, reflecting her commitment to feminist ideals and her personal life experiences. The protagonist appears to draw from Canth's own journey, navigating the challenges of societal expectations, personal aspirations, and familial responsibilities. At the start of "Noveller," the tone is set through Minna Canth's autobiography, which delves into her upbringing and formative years, revealing her intellect and ambitions from a young age. The initial stories introduce characters like Emmi, a young maid, who struggles with her demanding responsibilities and the pressures of her environment, hinting at deeper themes of class disparity and personal sacrifice. These opening passages not only flesh out Canth's life and the pressures she faced as a woman writer but also establish a narrative foundation that explores struggles for identity, ambition, and social reform in a patriarchal society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Canth, Minna, 1844-1897
Illustrator Järnefelt, Eero, 1863-1937
Translator Lindberg, Hanna, 1869-1909
Title Noveller
Credits Produced by Matti Järvinen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Reading Level Reading ease score: 76.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language Swedish
LoC Class PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
Subject Fiction
Subject Short stories
Category Text
eBook-No. 26546
Release Date
Last Update Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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