Bathsheba by Torgny Lindgren
The Life of Bathsheba
"Bathsheba" is a dark and humorous tale set in a remote Swedish village plagued by a mysterious illness. The narrative follows the village's school teacher who, despite being the only one unaffected by the disease, is ostracized by the community. The arrival of a beautiful and enigmatic woman named Bathsheba stirs up the village, particularly the teacher who becomes infatuated with her. The novel explores themes of love, lust, faith, and the human condition, encapsulated in a captivating and surreal narrative.
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- Published
- 1984
- Nationality
- Swedish
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- Pages
- 256
- Original Language
- Swedish
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- Världsbiblioteket (The World Library) (Tidningen Boken)