Knud Tandberg

Kirjan Knud Tandberg (2024) on kirjoittanut Amalie Skram. Kirjan kieli on englanti, ja sen on kustantanut Bremen University Press. Kirja on laajuudeltaan 110 sivua ja se on pokkari.

Amalie Skram, a master of Nordic literature, takes us into the depths of Scandinavia's naturalist movement in her work. With a keen eye for social ills and an unyielding voice against the oppression of women, Skram unfolds a world characterised by the challenges and injustices faced by women in a patriarchal society. In her remarkable narrative work, Skram not only reveals the social conflicts of her time, but also the inner struggles of women on their path to self-discovery and autonomy. Skram utilises a sophisticated narrative technique that allows for a dynamic and multi-faceted portrayal of human relationships and emotional conflicts by switching perspectives between characters. This method allows readers to develop a deep connection with the characters and to empathise with their emotions, thoughts and motivations. "Knud Tandberg" thus becomes a vivid testimony to the human condition and the complexity of interpersonal relationships. The story tells of Knud Tandberg's wife, who separates from her unfaithful husband in a courageous act of self-assertion. This decision exemplifies the struggle for female autonomy and emotional independence at a time when social and legal rules severely restricted women. Amalie Skram's "Knud Tandberg" is therefore more than just a story; it is a manifesto for the emancipation of women and a call for empathy and understanding in a world torn apart by conflict.