Three wives in Småland (Tre fruar i Småland) - Carl Jonas Love Almqvist

Art. no. 216584049 24 Apr 2025

Tre fruar i Småland is a novel by Carl Jonas Love Almqvist, published in 1842-1843. The work is a humorous and satirical depiction of Småland customs, in which Almqvist mixes provincial romance with social criticism.

In Tre fruar i Småland, the reader follows a series of colorful characters in a Småland parish. The story revolves around three women, each with their own secrets and intrigues. Almqvist weaves together humorous episodes with serious undertones, criticizing the social norms and religious hypocrisy of the time. The novel is known for its rich language and complex characterizations, making it a significant work of Swedish literature.