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This book contains an insightful travelogue of a Swedish countryside tour during a Midsummer celebration in 1842. The anonymous author, a receptive and discerning traveler, paints a vivid picture of the natural countryside as it appeared at the time, and offers commentary on the culture, its people, and the various customs and traditions that they held dear. The author's account of the landscape, from densely wooded terrain to glassy lakeside reflections, and flower-strewn meadows, is reminiscent of the idyllic paintings of the era. Observations of the deep bond the Swedish people shared with their homeland, their reverence for nature, and their commitment to preserving ancient traditions despite the influence of modernity, offer intriguing insights into Swedish culture. The author's keen eye for the contradictions of Swedish society add depth to these observations. While the country exhibited prosperity, there was also visible poverty, and while the people were friendly, they were also portrayed as lacking warmth. Despite these contrasts, the author concludes that the strength of the nation lay in the resilience and character of the Swedish people.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book contains an insightful travelogue of a Swedish countryside tour during a Midsummer celebration in 1842. The anonymous author, a receptive and discerning traveler, paints a vivid picture of the natural countryside as it appeared at the time, and offers commentary on the culture, its people, and the various customs and traditions that they held dear. The author's account of the landscape, from densely wooded terrain to glassy lakeside reflections, and flower-strewn meadows, is reminiscent of the idyllic paintings of the era. Observations of the deep bond the Swedish people shared with their homeland, their reverence for nature, and their commitment to preserving ancient traditions despite the influence of modernity, offer intriguing insights into Swedish culture. The author's keen eye for the contradictions of Swedish society add depth to these observations. While the country exhibited prosperity, there was also visible poverty, and while the people were friendly, they were also portrayed as lacking warmth. Despite these contrasts, the author concludes that the strength of the nation lay in the resilience and character of the Swedish people. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780428014032_0
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Ein Reiseversuch im Norden (Classic Reprint)
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ISBN 13 : 9780428014032
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 266 | Sprache: Deutsch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 30827103/1
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