The Home in the Valley: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Home in the Valley is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Flygare-Carlén, Emilie (1807–1892). The listed translation credits are Perce, Elbert (1831–1869).
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"The Home in the Valley" by Emilie Flygare-Carlén is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds around Nanna, a modest and beautiful maiden living in a picturesque valley near Lake Wenner, whose life is marked by poverty and the challenges of social class distinctions. As her circumstances intertwine with those of the wealthy in the nearby estate of Almvik, the narrative explores themes of love, aspiration, and the stark contrasts between wealth and poverty. The opening of "The Home in the Valley" paints a vivid picture of idyllic rural life, introducing us to the main character, Nanna, who reflects on her status as a "child of poverty." Growing up under the care of her father and sister-in-law, Magde, Nanna grapples with feelings of melancholy and alienation from the wealthy community nearby. She is characterized as someone with a yearning for connection, and her encounter with a stranger marks a turning point that brings new dynamics into her life. Throughout the early chapters, the interactions between Nanna, her family, and the contrasting lifestyles of the Almvik residents establish a rich backdrop for the unfolding drama of class struggles, personal ambitions, and emotional complexities.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Home in the Valley
- Author credits: Flygare-Carlén, Emilie (1807–1892)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Perce, Elbert (1831–1869)
Catalogue subjects
- Domestic fiction
- Sweden -- Fiction
- Swedish fiction -- Translations into English
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- Category: Novels
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