Strindberg, August 1849-1912 creator Landquist, John 1881-1974 text utu 2015 monographic sv 1 online resource : multiple file formats "I Havsbundet" by August Strindberg is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the Östersjön archipelago and revolves around the character of Intendenten Borg, a fisheries inspector tasked with investigating the decline of local fishing. As he navigates both the waters and the intricate dynamics of the fishing community, the narrative explores themes of nature, isolation, and the quest for meaning amidst turbulent circumstances. The opening of the novel introduces us to the tense atmosphere aboard a small boat in the Östersjön, where Intendenten Borg grapples with his fears and anxieties about sailing. The crew’s interactions hint at the socio-political undercurrents of the fishing community, with Borg being perceived as an outsider who brings unwelcome scrutiny to their practices. As the boat encounters rough waters, the precariousness of both the journey and Borg’s situation becomes evident. His exposure to the harshness of nature contrasts sharply with his scientific pursuits, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his character and the challenges he faces as he attempts to fulfill his responsibilities in an unforgiving environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_havsbandet Release date is 2015-01-23 Produced by Ronnie Sahlberg, Jens Sadowski, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net from images generously made available by Project Runeberg Original publication data not identified Civil service -- Fiction Fishers -- Fiction Islands of the Baltic -- Fiction PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48052 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48052 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134114.0 48052