The Burial of Eros

Hjalmar Fredrik Elgerus BergmanProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.6

Word count: 407K words
Chapters: 41

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.Eros' begravning by Hjalmar BergmanAuthor: Bergman, Hjalmar, 1883-1931,Language: Swedish, Class: PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures, Release Date: Jun 1, 2004

Editor's review

"Eros' begravning" is a literary work by the Swedish author Hjalmar Bergman, available in Project Gutenberg's free eBook library in the original Swedish. Bergman was a major Swedish novelist and playwright of the early twentieth century, and his narratives often carry a tone of satire, the grotesque, and psychological insight; this work likewise offers a good sense of his distinctive style and the atmosphere of his time. As a public-domain electronic text, it can be obtained at no cost, making it suitable as further reading for lovers of Nordic literature and as material for close reading in the original for intermediate and advanced learners of Swedish. There is no need to rush; readers may combine the social background of Bergman's Sweden with the text to understand the absurdity and human feeling behind the characters' words and actions. Note that the book is in the original Swedish and that the electronic edition was prepared by volunteers, with limited formatting and annotation; a dictionary or bilingual materials are recommended as aids.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy Nordic literature and want to broaden their reading of Swedish classic authors
Language learners with intermediate to advanced Swedish who wish to read the original closely
Researchers of early twentieth-century Swedish literature and Bergman's work
Readers who prefer free public-domain eBooks and are accustomed to reading on screen

Not a good fit for

General readers with no knowledge of Swedish who only want to read a Chinese translation
Beginning readers who expect modern formatting, detailed annotation, or an introduction
Readers who prefer light popular stories and are uncomfortable with satirical or grotesque styles

Reading tips

First learn about Bergman's life and the social background of early twentieth-century Sweden, then begin the text.
Keep a Swedish dictionary at hand, read slowly chapter by chapter, and note new words and difficult sentences.
Read alongside other works by Bergman to appreciate the continuity of his satirical and psychological style.
After finishing, write a short summary in Chinese of the plot and themes to check your understanding.

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FAQ

Is this book a Chinese translation?

No. This is an eBook of the original Swedish text provided by Project Gutenberg; the language is Swedish, with no Chinese translation included. Readers need some ability to read Swedish, or should use a dictionary or translation tools as aids.

What are the features of the Project Gutenberg edition?

Project Gutenberg was the earliest free eBook project. This book was prepared and proofread by volunteers and can be downloaded and read for free. Its advantages are easy access and zero cost; its shortcomings are plain formatting and little annotation or introductory material, so the reading experience is less polished than that of commercial publications.

Can I read it without any knowledge of Swedish?

Not really recommended. With no knowledge of Swedish at all, reading the original directly is very difficult. You might first read a Chinese or English translation of Bergman's work to understand his style, then consider reading it alongside the original, or use this book as supplementary material for language learning.

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About the author

Hjalmar Fredrik Elgerus Bergman Author · Swedish · 1883–1931

The Swedish playwright and novelist Hjalmar Bergman (1883–1931) was born in Örebro and died in Berlin in 1931. His output spanned both drama and fiction, and four of his works are held in this collection, including Vi Bookar, Krokar och Rothar: Ur en stadskrönika, Mor i Sutre, Eros' begravning and Dansen på Frötjärn. His works are mostly set in the mining district of Bergslagen in Sweden, and he is known for delicate psychological portrayal, blending realism, fantasy, satire and grotesque humour into a distinctive narrative style. Public information is limited, but on the strength of the works and assessments available, he is regarded as one of the most important Swedish novelists of the twentieth century, with a lasting influence on later Swedish literature.