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Jun 2026 · Haberdash Books
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A revolutionary Swedish novella that challenges 19th-century conventions through the story of a young couple who reject societal expectations to forge an unconventional life together. Almqvist's audacious exploration of love, freedom, and social reform sparked controversy upon its publication, offering a glimpse into radical Romantic ideals that questioned the very foundations of bourgeois marriage and domesticity.
A revolutionary Swedish novella that challenges 19th-century conventions through the story of a young couple who reject societal expectations to forge an unconventional life together. Almqvist's audacious exploration of love, freedom, and social reform sparked controversy upon its publication, of...
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Carl Jonas Love Almqvist (1793–1866) was a Swedish author, composer, and philosopher whose innovative works bridged Romanticism and early modernism. A prolific writer and social critic, Almqvist challenged contemporary norms through literature and became a influential figure in Swedish cultural history, though his life was marked by personal scandal and exile.
Haberdash Books is dedicated to bringing overlooked works of European and world literature into English. We specialise in nineteenth and early twentieth-century fiction from lesser-translated languages and traditions.
Carl Jonas Love Almqvist (1793–1866) was a Swedish author, composer, and philosopher whose innovative works bridged Romanticism and early modernism. A prolific writer and social critic, Almqvist challenged contemporary norms through literature and became a influential figure in Swedish cultural h...
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