Tony's Apprenticeship (Tonys läroår) - Agnes von Krusenstjerna

Art. no. 216583985 24 Apr 2025

Tony's apprenticeship (1924) is the second part of Agnes von Krusenstjerna's Tony trilogy, in which we follow the development and inner conflicts of the noblewoman Tony Hastfehr in early 20th-century Sweden.

In Tony's school years, after the death of his mother, Tony Hastfehr has left the quiet country town with his father and moved to Stockholm. In the capital, Tony is introduced to a circle of religious young women, but soon realizes that her faith is not enough to fit in. Instead, she is drawn into the pleasures of society life, leading to a love affair that puts great strain on her sensitive nature. The novel depicts Tony's struggle for independence and identity, while also shedding light on the social and moral norms of the time. With her bold treatment of female sexuality and mental illness, von Krusenstjerna challenged the conventions of the time and contributed to the debate on women's rights and the role of literature in society.