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Bushby, Mrs. (Anna S.)
1875
Bushby, Anna S.
Bushby, Anne S.
Bushby, Mary Anne Watson
Sealy, Mary Anne Watson
The Danes, Sketched by Themselves. Vol. 1 (of 3)
A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors
Cousin Carl, by Carl Bernhard -- The doomed house, by B.S. Ingemann -- The felon's reverie -- Morten Lange: a Christmas story, by H.C. Andersen -- A tale of Jutland, by S.S. Blicher -- The secret witness, by B.S. Ingemann -- Agnete and the merman, by Jens Baggesen -- A waking dream -- The confessional, by Christian Winther -- The ancestress; or, family pride. From the Swedish of Baroness Knorring -- The man from paradise, by H.C. Andersen.
Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
"The Danes, Sketched by Themselves. Vol. 1 (of 3)" by Mrs. Bushby is a collection of popular stories written in the mid-19th century. The book showcases a variety of tales by renowned Danish authors, offering readers a glimpse into the lighter literature and cultural nuances of Denmark during that era. This volume includes stories that explore themes of youthful folly, familial relationships, and the trials of love, with characters that range from playful antiheroes to charming young women. The opening of this volume introduces a character named Carl, a young man full of youthful exuberance and mischief, who recounts his reckless past and current adventures. The narrative begins with him reflecting on his carefree lifestyle that often leads to trouble, particularly with his family’s attempts to reform him by sending him to Hamburg. Upon returning home, he discovers familial obligations and a connection with distant cousins, particularly Jettè and Hannè, both of whom have feelings of their own. Throughout this introduction, tensions arise from hidden love interests and societal expectations, setting the stage for a comedic and romantic exploration of identity, duty, and desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Fiction
Short stories, Danish -- Translations into English
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Category: Novels
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