Ysaïl: En berättelse från Chicago by Henning Berger
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| Author | Berger, Henning, 1872-1924 |
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| Title | Ysaïl: En berättelse från Chicago |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Ysaïl: En berättelse från Chicago" by Henning Berger is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in Chicago, focusing on the life of Hugo Nordling, a young immigrant from Sweden who grapples with the challenges of city life, isolation, and aspirations for a better future. The opening of this narrative introduces readers to a bustling Chicago under the foreboding shadow of an approaching storm. We meet Hugo Nordling as he disembarks from a packed streetcar, feeling the weight of exhaustion and uncertainty. Amidst the chaos and rain, he reflects on his struggles since arriving in the city, from poverty and homelessness to fleeting jobs and lost hopes. As the storm intensifies, he encounters a young woman, Ysaïl, whose beauty and haunting demeanor captivate him, suggesting a potential connection amidst their shared hardships in this unforgiving urban landscape. This compelling start sets the stage for a poignant exploration of dreams, despair, and youthful longing against the backdrop of an expansive American city. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Swedish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Chicago (Ill.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Swedish Americans -- Fiction |
| Subject | Swedish fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55524 |
| Release Date | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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