Son of Svea [electronic resource] : A Tale of the People's Home
Lena Andersson2022
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From one of Sweden's most astute cultural critics, a razor-sharp comedy of the
progress and ruin of the industrial welfare state, told through the story of a
single family.
Ragnar Johansson is born in 1932, a transformative moment in Swedish history. He
has Swedish social democracy flowing through his veins-convinced it lifted
humankind out of the dark ages and into modernity, he cherishes it. At times
Ragnar despises his mother, Svea, whose perpetual baking, scrubbing, and canning
represent the poverty of the peasantry. Ragnar, for his part, hails the
efficiency of washing machines and prefab food. Once he has children himself, he
raises them in accordance with his values, standing in the ski track supporting
his daughter Elsa as she works hard to become one of the best skiers in the
country. While Svea is a relic of the past, Elsa represents hope for the future.
In time, however, Ragnar realizes that the world is changing. Is his golden age
coming to an end?
In Son...
Main title:
Son of Svea [electronic resource] : A Tale of the People's Home / Lena Andersson
Author:
Lena Andersson, Author
Imprint:
United States : Other Press, 2022
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (288.0 pages, 2461.0 Kbytes)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781635420050
Language:
English
BRN:
435172
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |