Från Washingtons salonger och hvardagslif m. m.
- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 46,990 words
- Reading time
- 3 h 55 min
- Chapters
- 15
- Language
- Swedish
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2026
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This book is a collection of letters written from the perspective of a Swedish woman living in Washington D.C. at the turn of the twentieth century. The language reflects the formal and polite tone of personal correspondence from that era. You will encounter descriptive vocabulary related to social life, diplomacy, and family matters. The sentences are often long and complex, featuring multiple clauses. It is a suitable read for those who want to practice reading historical Swedish prose.
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Subjects
- Washington (D.C.) -- Social life and customs
- Washington (D.C.) -- Public life
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