Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 297 Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian) 1805 1875 Andersen, Hans Christian 53052516 I Sverrig. English Pictures of Sweden Introduction -- Trollhätta -- The Bird Phoenix -- Kinnakulla -- Grandmother -- The Prison-cells -- Beggar-boys -- Vadstene -- The Puppet-showman -- The "Skjärgaards" -- Stockholm -- Diurgaerden -- A Story -- Upsala -- Sala -- The Mute Book -- The Zäther Dale -- The Midsummer Festival in Lacksand -- Faith and Knowledge -- In the Forest -- Fahlun -- What the Straws Said -- The Poet's Symbol -- The Dal-elv -- Danemora -- The Swine -- Poetry's California. Produced by Asad Razzaki and PG Distributed Proofreaders. Produced from page images provided by the Internet Archive Children's Library. "Pictures of Sweden" by Hans Christian Andersen is a travelogue written in the mid-19th century that reflects the author's experiences and impressions of various locations in Sweden, blending narrative, history, and folklore. This work serves as both a descriptive exploration of the Swedish landscape and cultural insights, aimed at promoting an appreciation for the country's beauty and richness through its natural sights, historical landmarks, and local tales. The opening of the work sets a picturesque and poetic tone as Andersen invites readers on a journey through Sweden, encouraging them to listen to the songs of nature and the stories from its rich history. He paints vivid images of the Swedish wilderness, including majestic waterfalls and serene forests, while introducing characters such as the old gentleman from Trollhätta who recounts tales of ancient warriors and local legends. These stories are interwoven with reflections on the impact of modernization in Sweden, emphasizing the contrast between the natural world and human progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Sweden -- Description and travel Fairy tales -- Sweden PT Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Travel & Geography 282599 2025-06-05T09:38:02.751041 text/html 278699 2020-12-14T20:51:16 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 180143 2025-06-05T09:38:10.121006 application/epub+zip 184226 2025-06-05T09:38:05.877047 application/epub+zip 170903 2025-06-05T09:38:04.591058 application/epub+zip 343089 2025-06-05T09:38:13.555026 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 317542 2025-06-05T09:38:09.338022 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 291671 2022-09-06T19:55:04.725352 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 259703 2023-10-06T04:53:53.083701 text/plain 16435 2025-06-05T09:38:13.709983 application/rdf+xml 14167 2025-06-05T09:38:05.169015 image/jpeg 3681 2025-06-05T09:38:04.874032 image/jpeg 175711 2025-06-05T09:38:02.779034 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia