Siwertz, Sigfrid 1882-1970 creator Classen, E. (Ernest) 1881-1957 text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Downstream" by Sigfrid Siwertz is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the complexities of childhood and family life against the backdrop of a decaying estate called Selambshof. Central to the story are the children Peter and Hedvig, who navigate their fears and the challenges posed by their family's unresolved past. The opening of the novel introduces us to the children’s dimly lit world, fraught with fears and misunderstandings. As Peter and Hedvig experience a harrowing evening filled with a mysterious cry from their mother's bedroom, it sets the tone for the underlying emotional struggle and haunting memories that shape their lives. The presence of an old storyteller, Kristin, weaves together ghostly tales from their family's history, which further entangles the children in a web of fear and superstition. As the narrative unfolds, the impact of their mother's illness and the looming shadows of family legacy begin to emerge, hinting at deeper themes of loss and survival within the children's lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-11-13 Produced by Tim Lindell, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified Motherless families -- Fiction Siblings -- Fiction Swedish fiction -- Translations into English PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60685 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60685 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134411.0 60685