About “Utvandrarna”
The Emigrants is a novel by Swedish writer Vilhelm Moberg, the first in a series of four titled The Emigrants. The book focuses on the reasons behind the large-scale Swedish migration to the United States in the mid-nineteenth century. It describes the challenges faced by emigrants during their journey and their struggles as they settle in remote areas, such as the Minnesota Territory. The novel is part of a larger work that examines the experiences of Swedish immigrants during this period. It was published in 1949. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1949
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