Skipper Worse

Kielland, Alexander Lange, 1849-1906Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 301K words
Chapters: 31

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Skipper Worse by Alexander Lange KiellandAuthor: Kielland, Alexander Lange, 1849-1906,Language: English, Class: PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures, Release Date: Nov 23, 2009

Editor's review

Skipper Worse is an English translation of a novel by Norwegian author Alexander Lange Kielland, classified by Project Gutenberg under Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures. Kielland was an important nineteenth-century Norwegian writer whose works often use local towns as settings and focus on social customs and character psychology. This book suits readers interested in Nordic literature who wish to approach Norwegian fiction in English, and serves as an introductory read for understanding nineteenth-century Scandinavian society. The Gutenberg e-edition is easy to carry and suitable for reading in segments on commutes or in quiet moments. As you read, note differences in social status and the religious atmosphere in characters' dialogue; these details help in understanding the historical context behind the story. The e-edition has no modern annotations; consult relevant materials when cultural background becomes an obstacle.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in Nordic literature and Norwegian fiction
Readers who wish to approach nineteenth-century Scandinavian literature in English
Literary readers who enjoy social customs and psychological portrayal
Users who need public-domain e-books for English extensive reading

Not a good fit for

Ordinary readers who read only contemporary Chinese fiction
Researchers who need detailed scholarly annotations and translator introductions

Reading tips

First learn the basic background of nineteenth-century Norwegian town society, then enter the text.
Proceed chapter by chapter; after each, note the main characters and points of conflict to avoid confusion.
When encountering descriptions of religion or local customs, don't dig in immediately; first grasp the overall direction of the story.

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FAQ

Is this the original Norwegian edition?

No. What Project Gutenberg includes is an English translation; readers read the English version, not the Norwegian original. It suits readers who want to understand this Norwegian novel in English.

What kind of writer is Kielland?

Alexander Lange Kielland was a nineteenth-century Norwegian writer whose works often involve social customs, morality, and character psychology. This book can serve as an English entry point to his writing, but should not be used to summarize his entire style.

Can I understand it without annotations?

The main storyline can usually be grasped, but nineteenth-century Norwegian religious and local social background may create obstacles. When key cultural details arise, consult reliable materials; there is no need to scrutinize every sentence.

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Kielland, Alexander Lange, 1849-1906 Author

Alexander Lange Kielland (1849–1906) was a Norwegian author, with 11 works held in this collection. Public information is limited, so the main available basis is the subject matter and stylistic clues presented by the works themselves. His representative works include Skipper Worse, Norse Tales and Sketches, Arbeiders, and Fortuna, while translated editions appear under titles such as Vergif, Myrkkyä, and Työmiehiä, showing that his novels circulated in several languages. Judging from these titles, his writing deals with Norwegian maritime and small-town life as well as with ordinary workers and grassroots society, often portraying characters' circumstances in a realistic manner with a spirit of social observation and critique; his short stories and sketches present local customs and everyday human relations. Kielland was one of the important Norwegian writers of the nineteenth century, associated with the realist movement, and his works have had a certain influence among readers in the Nordic countries and Europe.