Project Gutenberg 2005-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 243 Kielland, Alexander Lange 1849 1906 Kjelland, Alexander Lange Kielland, Aleksander L. Kielland, Alexander L. Boyesen, Hjalmar Hjorth 1848 1895 Boyesen, Hjalmar H. Archer, William 1856 1924 Tales of Two Countries Pharaoh -- The parsonage -- The peat moor -- "Hope's clad in April green" -- At the fair -- Two friends -- A good conscience -- Romance and reality -- Withered leaves -- The battle of Waterloo. Produced by Nicole Apostola, and David Widger "Tales of Two Countries" by Alexander Lange Kielland is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The narratives explore a diverse range of characters and situations, likely reflecting on social issues, human experiences, and moral dilemmas through the lens of life in Norway and France. With an introduction hinting at a deeper social commentary, the tales aim to bridge cultures while examining themes of love, aspiration, and the contrasting realities of different social classes. The opening of the book establishes a foundation for its thematic explorations, beginning with a close look at Alexander Kielland himself, highlighting his intellectual promise, transformation into a respected author, and his ability to blend elegant writing with social critique. The stories are introduced with references to various characters whose lives are marked by social challenges and personal conflicts. The first tale, "Pharaoh," focuses on a young woman's struggles with her past and her unsettling feelings about her wealthy life juxtaposed against the poverty and despair she has escaped. As she attends a ball, memories surge, exposing the inner tumult of someone torn between societal status and her connections to a painful history. This story sets a tone of introspection and reveals Kielland's deft handling of social commentary, indicating that the subsequent stories will similarly tackle the intricate web of human emotions and class distinctions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Kielland, Alexander Lange, 1849-1906 -- Translations into English Norway -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PT Text Category: Short Stories 323862 2025-08-04T06:44:59.889240 text/html 332326 2021-02-26T00:11:01 text/html 188662 2025-08-04T06:45:06.623164 application/epub+zip 192075 2025-08-04T06:45:02.709188 application/epub+zip 183475 2025-08-04T06:45:01.554491 application/epub+zip 326430 2025-08-04T06:45:09.685176 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 307194 2025-08-04T06:45:05.921163 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 278419 2022-09-04T11:25:04.103634 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 277491 2025-08-04T06:44:59.270234 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 277368 2016-11-08T14:25:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 274014 2009-08-10T09:31:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 274069 2009-08-10T09:31:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23865 2025-08-04T06:45:09.847132 application/rdf+xml 10324 2025-08-04T06:45:02.061192 image/jpeg 2748 2025-08-04T06:45:01.809168 image/jpeg 106044 2016-11-08T14:27:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 105598 2009-08-10T09:32:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 111820 2021-02-26T00:11:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 105527 2009-08-10T09:32:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 184624 2025-08-04T06:44:59.915179 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia