![]() Maybe I grew up with the movies more so than with the books? Did my mom read these to me when I was too young to remember? It doesn’t really matter but in one way I’m glad I didn’t remember. But after reading this, I’m not sure I can say that anymore. I would like to say that I grew up with Astrid Lindgren’s works. Together with a resistance group they lead the struggle against the evil Tengil, who rules with the aid of the fearsome fire-breathing dragon, Katla. In Nangijala, a land in “the campfires and storytelling days”, the brothers experience adventures. ![]() Karl’s nickname is Skorpan (Rusky) since Jonatan likes these typical Swedish toasts or crusts. The two brothers’ surname was originally Lion, but they are generally known as Lionheart. The two main characters are two brothers the older Jonatan and the younger Karl. The lighter themes of the book involve platonic love, loyalty, hope, courage and pacifism. ![]() Disease, death, tyranny, betrayal and rebellion are some of the dark themes that permeate the story. Many of its themes are unusually dark and heavy for the children’s book genre. ![]() It was published in the autumn of 1973 and has been translated into 46 languages. The Brothers Lionheart (Swedish: Bröderna Lejonhjärta) is a children’s fantasy novel written by Astrid Lindgren. ![]() Published: 2013, Astrid Lindgren Aktiebolag (first published 1973) Title: Bröderna Lejonhjärta (The Brothers Lionheart) ![]()
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