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Title: Svensk litteraturhistoria
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Produced by Gun-Britt Carlsson, Jens Sadowski, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Svensk litteraturhistoria" by Hjalmar Forsberg and H. H. Henrikz is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a comprehensive survey of Swedish literature across various eras, detailing significant movements, authors, and literary forms from ancient times to the early modern period. It not only chronicles the evolution of literature in Sweden but also contextualizes it within the broader European literary landscape. The opening portion of the text introduces the subject of Swedish literary history and outlines its approach. The authors emphasize the importance of various literary forms, including scientific literature, social literature, and the pivotal role of poetry and drama. It begins by discussing the earliest manifestations of written expressions, such as runic inscriptions, and their significance in understanding the cultural and spiritual life of pre-Christian Sweden. The authors also highlight the transition from ancient to medieval literature, noting how the advent of Christianity influenced the decline of pagan narratives while giving rise to a new literary tradition intertwined with ecclesiastical themes. This foundational section provides readers with a framework for appreciating the subsequent chapters devoted to different historical periods in Swedish literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Forsberg, Hjalmar
Author: Henrikz, H. H.
EBook No.: 49801
Published: Aug 28, 2015
Downloads: 381
Language: Swedish
Subject: Swedish literature -- History and criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Svensk litteraturhistoria
Credits:
Produced by Gun-Britt Carlsson, Jens Sadowski, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Svensk litteraturhistoria" by Hjalmar Forsberg and H. H. Henrikz is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a comprehensive survey of Swedish literature across various eras, detailing significant movements, authors, and literary forms from ancient times to the early modern period. It not only chronicles the evolution of literature in Sweden but also contextualizes it within the broader European literary landscape. The opening portion of the text introduces the subject of Swedish literary history and outlines its approach. The authors emphasize the importance of various literary forms, including scientific literature, social literature, and the pivotal role of poetry and drama. It begins by discussing the earliest manifestations of written expressions, such as runic inscriptions, and their significance in understanding the cultural and spiritual life of pre-Christian Sweden. The authors also highlight the transition from ancient to medieval literature, noting how the advent of Christianity influenced the decline of pagan narratives while giving rise to a new literary tradition intertwined with ecclesiastical themes. This foundational section provides readers with a framework for appreciating the subsequent chapters devoted to different historical periods in Swedish literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Forsberg, Hjalmar
Author: Henrikz, H. H.
EBook No.: 49801
Published: Aug 28, 2015
Downloads: 381
Language: Swedish
Subject: Swedish literature -- History and criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.