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Son of Svea: A Tale of the People's Home

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Son of Svea: A Tale of the People's Home
Son of Svea: A Tale of the People's Home

Satirical saga of Swedish social democracy dynamics.

"Son of Svea" might resonate if you're intrigued by the humor in societal progress and familial ties. Lena Andersson imbues the story with irony and wit as she charts the evolution of a Swedish family, mirroring the nation's transition from traditionalism to modern welfare state. It's a reflection on change, identity, and the challenge of keeping up with the times wrapped in a comedic, yet poignant narrative.

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ISBN: 9781635420043
Authors: Lena Andersson, Sarah Death
Publisher: Other Press
Date of Publication: 2022-01-11
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Contemporary, Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.66
(rated by 1859 readers)

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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 of Svea, Lena Andersson offers a characteristically funny, wise, and moving family chronicle about the social transformations that unite and divide us, and about finding the courage to be true to oneself.
 

Satirical saga of Swedish social democracy dynamics.

"Son of Svea" might resonate if you're intrigued by the humor in societal progress and familial ties. Lena Andersson imbues the story with irony and wit as she charts the evolution of a Swedish family, mirroring the nation's transition from traditionalism to modern welfare state. It's a reflection on change, identity, and the challenge of keeping up with the times wrapped in a comedic, yet poignant narrative.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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