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100	1		_aKielland, Alexander Lange, _d1849-1906
245	1	0	_aTales of Two Countries
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-08-01
505	0		_aPharaoh -- The parsonage -- The peat moor -- "Hope's clad in April green" -- At the fair -- Two friends -- A good conscience -- Romance and reality -- Withered leaves -- The battle of Waterloo.
508			_aProduced by Nicole Apostola, and David Widger
520			_a"Tales of Two Countries" by Alexander Lange Kielland is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The narratives explore a diverse range of characters and situations, likely reflecting on social issues, human experiences, and moral dilemmas through the lens of life in Norway and France. With an introduction hinting at a deeper social commentary, the tales aim to bridge cultures while examining themes of love, aspiration, and the contrasting realities of different social classes. The opening of the book establishes a foundation for its thematic explorations, beginning with a close look at Alexander Kielland himself, highlighting his intellectual promise, transformation into a respected author, and his ability to blend elegant writing with social critique. The stories are introduced with references to various characters whose lives are marked by social challenges and personal conflicts. The first tale, "Pharaoh," focuses on a young woman's struggles with her past and her unsettling feelings about her wealthy life juxtaposed against the poverty and despair she has escaped. As she attends a ball, memories surge, exposing the inner tumult of someone torn between societal status and her connections to a painful history. This story sets a tone of introspection and reveals Kielland's deft handling of social commentary, indicating that the subsequent stories will similarly tackle the intricate web of human emotions and class distinctions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aKielland, Alexander Lange, 1849-1906 -- Translations into English
653			_aNorway -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
700	1		_aBoyesen, Hjalmar Hjorth, _d1848-1895
700	1		_aArcher, William, _d1856-1924
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8663
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