Mother in Sutre (Mor i Sutre) - Hjalmar Bergman

Art. no. 216583977 24 Apr 2025

Mother in Sutre (1917) is a novel by Hjalmar Bergman set in a single day at the inn in Sutre, where the innkeeper, known as 'Mother in Sutre', is at the center of a series of events that affect her life.

In Mor i Sutre, Hjalmar Bergman depicts a day in the life of the warrior's wife at the inn in Sutre. Through flashbacks and side stories, the reader gets an insight into her background and the challenges she faces. The story is loosely linked to Bergman's trilogy Comedies in Bergslagen and explores themes such as fate, family relationships and the individual's struggle against circumstances. The novel is known for its deep psychological insight and vivid descriptions of the setting, making it a significant part of Bergman's literary legacy.