Die Weiber am Brunnen: Roman by Knut Hamsun
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"Die Weiber am Brunnen: Roman" by Knut Hamsun is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in a small coastal town and revolves around the lives of its residents, presenting a rich tapestry of social interactions and individual struggles through the lens of local characters. The main character appears to be Oliver, a young man who has returned home after a maritime accident, navigating the complexities of
his new reality and the relationships he has with other townsfolk, including Lydia, his wife, and various townspeople whose lives intertwine with his. The opening of the novel establishes the setting and introduces several key characters while drawing a vivid picture of small-town life. It opens with reflections on how those from the big city perceive the smaller community, setting a tone of nostalgia and social commentary. As the narrative unfolds, we meet characters like the hardworking fisherman Jörgen and his determined wife Lydia, who is eager for their participation in local festivities and maintaining social status. Oliver, still grappling with his physical limitations after his accident, finds himself at the center of community interactions, where past events and relationships shape his present, signaling the gradual exploration of themes such as identity, social dynamics, and resilience in facing challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hamsun, Knut, 1859-1952 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Klaiber, Pauline, 1855-1944 |
| Uniform Title | Konerne ved vandposten. German |
| Title | Die Weiber am Brunnen: Roman |
| Credits |
Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Norway -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59870 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59870-3 |
| Release Date | Jul 7, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 280 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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