Engström, Albert 1869-1940 creator text utu 2017 monographic sv 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Kryss och landkänning" by Albert Engström is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. The work appears to explore everyday life in Sweden, delving into themes of humor, local culture, and the intricacies of human behavior, particularly in rural settings. The vivid characters and situations depicted in the narratives suggest a rich tapestry of social interactions and personal struggles that resonate with both charm and a touch of irony. The opening of the collection introduces the perspective of the author, who self-deprecatingly reflects on his literary journey and his intention to engage readers with a compelling title and content. From there, readers are drawn into a lively scene featuring the character Söderberg, a shipmaster, embroiled in frustration over fishing thieves. The narrative quickly escalates as Söderberg's anger and suspicions intertwine with the comical arrival of local judges, setting the tone for a story that balances humor with a deeper commentary on society and human folly. Engström's ability to weave amusing anecdotes with social critique suggests that the tales within hold both entertainment and thought-provoking insights. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Brandsyn -- Fattigstugan -- Konstnärsliv -- Haröns omvändelse -- Min första jakt -- Ett Uppsalaminne -- En spökhistoria -- Ett Londonminne -- Luftens herrar -- Sjöholm -- Begravningshatten -- Att gillra bössor -- Xylografen -- Broder Karlsson -- En bokmal -- En kask på Harön. Illustrated by the author. Release date is 2017-06-19 Produced by Gun-Britt Carlsson, Eva Eriksson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Swedish wit and humor PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54935 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54935 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134251.0 54935