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100 1 _aBoyesen, Hjalmar Hjorth,
_d1848-1895
245 1 0 _aEssays on Scandinavian Literature
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-11-23
505 0 _aBjörnstjerne Björnson -- Alexander Kielland -- Jonas Lie -- Hans Christian Andersen -- Contemporary Danish literature -- Georg Brandes -- Esaias Tegnér.
508 _aE-text prepared by Clare Boothby and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Essays on Scandinavian Literature" by Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen is a scholarly collection written in the late 19th century. The book examines the literary traditions and influential personalities from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, showcasing key authors like Henrik Ibsen and Björnstjerne Björnson, among others. Through these essays, the author provides insights into the cultural and historical context that shaped Scandinavian literature, aiming to highlight its significance and evolution. The opening portion introduces Boyesen's ambition to write a comprehensive history of Scandinavian literature, driven by his explorations into prominent literary figures. He reflects on the extensive research required and the rich literary heritage he encountered, noting how his studies led to an in-depth look at Ibsen's works. The preface sets the stage for the following essays, where Boyesen promises to analyze pivotal authors while hinting at his own critical engagement with their contributions to the literary canon. Overall, this introductory section establishes the book's academic purpose and Boyesen's expertise in Scandinavian literary traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAuthors, Scandinavian
653 _aScandinavian literature -- History and criticism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19908
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