Flowering Nettle by Harry Martinson
"Flowering Nettle" is a semi-autobiographical novel that follows the journey of a young boy who, after losing his parents, is sent to a rural village in Sweden to live with his aunt. The story details his experiences and struggles growing up in poverty, while also exploring his love for nature and the natural world. Despite his hardships, the protagonist manages to find beauty and solace in the world around him, ultimately expressing a profound sense of resilience and hope.
The 1777th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1935
- Nationality
- Swedish
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 291
- Original Language
- Swedish
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 15th on The Century's Most Significant Swedish Books (The TV program Röda Rummet (SVT))
- 23rd on Introduction to a top 100 list of Swedish books. (BIF (Biblioteket i fokus))
- Världsbiblioteket (The World Library) (Tidningen Boken)