Project Gutenberg 2006-11-23 Public domain in the USA. 334 Boyesen, Hjalmar Hjorth 1848 1895 Boyesen, Hjalmar H. Essays on Scandinavian Literature Björnstjerne Björnson -- Alexander Kielland -- Jonas Lie -- Hans Christian Andersen -- Contemporary Danish literature -- Georg Brandes -- Esaias Tegnér. E-text prepared by Clare Boothby and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Essays on Scandinavian Literature" by Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen is a scholarly collection written in the late 19th century. The book examines the literary traditions and influential personalities from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, showcasing key authors like Henrik Ibsen and Björnstjerne Björnson, among others. Through these essays, the author provides insights into the cultural and historical context that shaped Scandinavian literature, aiming to highlight its significance and evolution. The opening portion introduces Boyesen's ambition to write a comprehensive history of Scandinavian literature, driven by his explorations into prominent literary figures. He reflects on the extensive research required and the rich literary heritage he encountered, noting how his studies led to an in-depth look at Ibsen's works. The preface sets the stage for the following essays, where Boyesen promises to analyze pivotal authors while hinting at his own critical engagement with their contributions to the literary canon. Overall, this introductory section establishes the book's academic purpose and Boyesen's expertise in Scandinavian literary traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Authors, Scandinavian Scandinavian literature -- History and criticism PT Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 475329 2025-10-08T11:05:01.879945 text/html 473094 2006-11-23T15:08:10 text/html 281107 2025-10-08T11:05:11.288005 application/epub+zip 288464 2025-10-08T11:05:05.602161 application/epub+zip 269047 2025-10-08T11:05:04.174996 application/epub+zip 532316 2025-10-08T11:05:15.443860 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 518146 2025-10-08T11:05:10.196932 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 472753 2022-09-09T11:49:53.029760 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 427648 2025-10-08T11:05:01.134106 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 427213 2006-11-23T15:03:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 427461 2006-11-23T15:03:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20253 2025-10-08T11:05:15.593871 application/rdf+xml 18325 2025-10-08T11:05:04.685940 image/jpeg 4205 2025-10-08T11:05:04.427939 image/jpeg 172194 2006-11-23T15:03:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 182525 2006-11-23T15:08:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 172019 2006-11-23T15:03:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 271099 2025-10-08T11:05:01.916948 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