| Author |
Gripenberg, Alexandra, friherrinna, 1857-1913 |
| Translator |
Käkikoski, Hilda Maria, 1863-1912 |
| Title |
Fredrika Runeberg
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 36.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Matti Järvinen and Tuija Lindholm
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| Summary |
"Fredrika Runeberg" by friherrinna Alexandra Gripenberg is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the life and contributions of Fredrika Runeberg, underscoring her significance in Finnish culture and literature alongside her husband, the national poet Johan Ludvig Runeberg. The focus is likely on the challenges and accomplishments she faced as a pioneering advocate for women's rights during a time when such issues were largely ignored. The opening of this narrative introduces Fredrika Runeberg's upbringing and early education, highlighting how her illness shaped her personality and eventually steered her towards literature and activism. Born into a familial structure that limited her social interactions, Fredrika's intense reading and studies laid the foundation for her later literary contributions. Gripenberg paints a picture of Fredrika transitioning from a quiet and sheltered girl into a prominent figure in Finnish society who would openly champion the rights and recognition of women, thus setting the stage for her impactful life and enduring legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Runeberg, Fredrika Charlotta Tengström, 1807-1879
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| Subject |
Authors, Swedish -- 19th century -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16071 |
| Release Date |
Jun 15, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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