Valdemar Klein

Valdemar Klein: Representanten (1888) is a novel written by Swedish author Emilie Flygare Carlen. The book tells the story of Valdemar Klein, a young man who comes from a wealthy family and is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become a successful businessman. However, Valdemar has other ideas and dreams of becoming a great artist. As he struggles to pursue his passion, Valdemar faces numerous challenges, including disapproval from his family and financial difficulties. He also falls in love with a woman who is engaged to someone else, adding to his emotional turmoil. The novel explores themes of ambition, love, family, and the pursuit of one's dreams. It also provides a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of 19th-century Sweden. Through Valdemar's journey, the reader is taken on a thought-provoking and emotional rollercoaster that ultimately leads to a satisfying conclusion. Overall, Valdemar Klein: Representanten is a well-crafted novel that showcases Carlen's skill as a storyteller and her ability to capture the complexities of human emotions and relationships. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Swedish literature or 19th-century European culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.