Hyld og Humle: Fortællinger

Hyld og Humle: Fortællinger

Sophie Breum (1870-1935)

Approximate level
C1
Length
38,747 words
Reading time
3 h 14 min
Chapters
11
Language
Danish
On Project Gutenberg since
2013

This collection of short stories by Sophie Breum offers a glimpse into Danish life at the turn of the twentieth century. The prose reflects the era through descriptive language and a focus on domestic settings. For a learner, the vocabulary is varied but rooted in traditional narrative styles. The sentences are often long and descriptive, requiring careful attention to clause structure. The themes revolve around the quiet, internal lives of individuals, providing a steady pace for those practicing their reading comprehension in Danish.

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Subjects

  • Danish fiction
  • Short stories, Danish

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