The Colonel's Family

Fredrika Bremer (1801-1865) was a Swedish author who wrote novels and travel books. She was known for her courage in exploring social and moral problems, and her novel is now recognized as a sensitive exploration of the problems of a frustrated, silenced woman in an era of restrictive marital conventions. This translation of a classic of Swedish literature preserves the freshness and idiosyncratic flavor of the original.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 24 November 2022
Publisher: Norvik Press

Fredrika Bremer, often referred to as Sweden's Charlotte Bronte, achieved widespread recognition and acclaim during her lifetime. Her literary works, including novels and travel books, were extensively translated and gained international attention. The Colonel's Family, her debut novel, initially appeared in two parts in 1830-31 as part of a series titled Sketches from Daily Life. This title hinted at her lifelong fascination with the intricacies of her domestic life.

What was less immediately evident to her contemporaries was her audacity in challenging the prevailing conventions of insipid romantic fiction and delving into more profound social and moral issues. Her novel is now recognized as a sensitive exploration of the problems faced by a frustrated and silenced woman in an era characterized by highly restrictive marital conventions. The striking narrative style combines elements of picaresque, sentimentality, realism, comedy, and even farce. This translation of a classic of Swedish literature strives to preserve the freshness and unique flavor of the original.

Sarah Death, a highly experienced translator from Swedish, has garnered three prestigious George Bernard Shaw Prizes for her work. In 2014, she was honored with the Royal Order of the Polar Star for her contributions to Swedish literature. Her translation portfolio spans a wide range of genres, including children's stories, crime fiction, literary criticism, novels by Nobel laureate Selma Lagerloef, and the works of numerous contemporary writers. Currently residing and working in Kent, Sarah Death continues to make significant contributions to the world of translation.

Weight: 328g
Dimension: 210 x 147 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781909408708
Edition number: 2 ed