From Skåne (Från Skåne) - Victoria Benedictsson

Art. no. 216584001 24 Apr 2025

Från Skåne (1884; From Scania) is Victoria Benedictsson's debut work, a collection of short stories that realistically depicts life in the Scanian countryside in the latter half of the nineteenth century.

In Från Skåne, Victoria Benedictsson presents a collection of short stories in which she portrays people and environments in Skåne with sharp observation and psychological insight. Through the stories, the reader gets an insight into everyday life, relationships, and the social structures that characterized the countryside at this time. Benedictsson sheds particular light on the life situation of women and the challenges they faced, providing a deeper understanding of the social norms and expectations that prevailed. Her realistic style and ability to capture the human psyche make Från Skåne a significant work in Swedish literary history.