A Diary: The H Family, Axel And Anna And Other Tales (1853)

By Fredrika Bremer and Mary Botham Howitt

Book Overview

A Diary: The H Family, Axel And Anna And Other Tales (1853) is a book written by Fredrika Bremer. It is a collection of short stories that are all connected through the device of a diary. The diary belongs to a woman named Agnes who is a close friend of the H family. Through her diary entries, we get to know the H family, their friends, and their daily lives. The stories are set in Sweden and cover a range of topics such as love, marriage, family, and society. The book also includes two longer stories, one about a young couple named Axel and Anna and the other about a woman named Gertrude who struggles to find her place in society. Bremer's writing is known for its focus on women's issues and this book is no exception. It provides a glimpse into the lives of women in 19th century Sweden and explores the challenges they faced. Overall, A Diary: The H Family, Axel And Anna And Other Tales is a charming and insightful collection of stories that offers a unique perspective on life in Sweden during the mid-1800s.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436724872
• ISBN13: 9781436724876
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"