Nässlorna Blomma by Harry Martinson
A spare, lyrical coming-of-age tale told through the eyes of a poor Swedish boy who endures loss, poverty and harsh caretakers while finding solace and meaning in the natural world; the narrative blends stark realism about rural hardship and child labor with tender, poetic passages that celebrate curiosity, imagination and small acts of compassion as the child grows into a reflective, resilient young person.
- Published
- 1935
- Nationality
- Swedish
- Length
- Unknown
- Pages
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Swedish
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- Alternate Titles
- - Flowering Nettle
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