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Singoalla: A Romance (1903)

AUTHOR Larsson, Carl; Josephsson, Axel; Larsson, Carl et al.
PUBLISHER Kessinger Publishing (09/10/2010)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Singoalla: A Romance is a novel written by Viktor Rydberg and first published in 1903. The book is set in the 17th century and tells the story of a young Swedish nobleman named Erland Mneskld, who falls in love with a mysterious gypsy girl named Singoalla. Despite the cultural and social differences between them, Erland and Singoalla embark on a passionate and intense love affair.The novel is set against the backdrop of the religious and political tensions of the time, with the Catholic Church and the Protestant Reformation both vying for power and influence. The story also explores themes of prejudice, identity, and the search for meaning and purpose in life.Rydberg's writing is known for its poetic and lyrical quality, and Singoalla is no exception. The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of the Swedish countryside, as well as the colorful and exotic world of the gypsies. The characters are complex and well-drawn, with Erland and Singoalla both struggling to reconcile their love with the expectations and obligations of their respective cultures.Overall, Singoalla: A Romance is a powerful and moving tale of love, passion, and the struggle for acceptance and understanding in a world torn apart by religious and cultural differences.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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ISBN-13: 9781164880813
ISBN-10: 1164880810
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 222
Carton Quantity: 40
Product Dimensions: 6.00 x 0.47 x 9.00 inches
Weight: 0.67 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Singoalla: A Romance is a novel written by Viktor Rydberg and first published in 1903. The book is set in the 17th century and tells the story of a young Swedish nobleman named Erland Mneskld, who falls in love with a mysterious gypsy girl named Singoalla. Despite the cultural and social differences between them, Erland and Singoalla embark on a passionate and intense love affair.The novel is set against the backdrop of the religious and political tensions of the time, with the Catholic Church and the Protestant Reformation both vying for power and influence. The story also explores themes of prejudice, identity, and the search for meaning and purpose in life.Rydberg's writing is known for its poetic and lyrical quality, and Singoalla is no exception. The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of the Swedish countryside, as well as the colorful and exotic world of the gypsies. The characters are complex and well-drawn, with Erland and Singoalla both struggling to reconcile their love with the expectations and obligations of their respective cultures.Overall, Singoalla: A Romance is a powerful and moving tale of love, passion, and the struggle for acceptance and understanding in a world torn apart by religious and cultural differences.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Illustrator: Larsson, Carl
Carl Larsson was born into a poor family in Stockholm, Sweden. He was accepted at the Stockholm Academy of Fine Arts at the age of thirteen and spent several years working as a newspaper and magazine illustrator. He moved to Paris, where, as a penniless artist, he met his wife Karin, also an artist. In 1888, they moved back to Sundborn in Sweden. Carl Larsson is best known for his lovely watercolour paintings of his home and family which were popularized through a series of books.
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