Fru Fanny (1904)

By Annie Åkerhielm

Book Overview

Fru Fanny is a novel written by Swedish author Annie Quiding and was first published in 1904. The book is set in Stockholm and follows the life of the titular character, Fanny, a young woman from a wealthy family who is engaged to a man named Carl. However, Fanny is not content with her life and feels suffocated by the expectations placed upon her by society.As the story progresses, Fanny becomes increasingly disillusioned with her privileged life and begins to question the values and beliefs of the upper class. She befriends a group of artists and intellectuals who introduce her to new ideas and ways of living, and she begins to explore her own creativity and passions.Throughout the novel, Fanny struggles to reconcile her desire for independence with the expectations of her family and fianc�����. She must navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and societal norms as she strives to find her own path in life.Fru Fanny is a thought-provoking and introspective work that explores themes of identity, class, and gender roles. Quiding's writing is nuanced and insightful, and her portrayal of Fanny is both sympathetic and complex. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into turn-of-the-century Sweden and the struggles faced by women of the time.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: 1436855071
• ISBN13: 9781436855075
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"