Project Gutenberg 2016-09-02 Public domain in the USA. 94 Björlin, Gustaf 1845 1922 Bjorlin, Gustaf Elsa Produced by ronnie sahlberg and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) "Elsa" by Gustaf Björlin is a historical novel written in the late 19th century." The book revolves around the life of Elsa Larsdotter, a spirited young woman navigating the social complexities of her time, including romantic advances and societal expectations. It captures her interactions with various characters, highlighting themes of love, desire, and the potential for misfortune intertwined with superstition. "The opening of the novel introduces us to a cold December evening in 1674, setting a vivid scene in Norrköping, Sweden." Elsa is seen fleeing from unwanted advances in the streets, displaying both courage and a rebellious spirit. She encounters a mysterious man who defends her but ignites a series of challenges as she struggles against the traditional values that seek to confine her. The chapter effectively establishes a backdrop of intrigue, hinting at supernatural elements woven into society’s fears of witchcraft and the power dynamics at play in Elsa's life. Through her spirited nature and relationships, the narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of her character and her quest for freedom amidst the constraints of her society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. sv Swedish fiction PT Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 433925 2025-07-21T07:33:53.730008 text/html 413015 2024-10-23T01:04:24 text/html 225255 2025-07-21T07:33:59.014039 application/epub+zip 222975 2025-07-21T07:33:54.547030 application/epub+zip 219197 2025-07-21T07:33:54.136012 application/epub+zip 308299 2025-07-21T07:34:02.687987 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 280693 2025-07-21T07:33:58.595049 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 277239 2022-09-24T04:08:46.351296 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 386224 2025-07-21T07:33:53.077058 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 366424 2024-10-23T01:04:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16925 2025-07-21T07:34:02.814970 application/rdf+xml 3131 2025-07-21T07:33:54.216020 image/jpeg 1065 2025-07-21T07:33:54.177011 image/jpeg 170795 2025-07-21T07:33:53.769031 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 sv.wikipedia