Karlsson-on-the-Roof

Karlsson on the Roof, appeared as a film in the literal translation Karlsson on the roof, is a children's book fictional character of the Swedish Astrid Lindgren.

The thick Karlsson lives alone in a house on the roof. His little house is usually covered by a fireplace. He has a fixed propeller on his back, with whose help he can fly. Sometimes these stutters and Karlsson to the workshop.

Karlsson is friends with the shy boy Lillebror, even if this relationship is often geared towards Karlsson's sole benefit. In return, the thick Streichespieler, Lillebror courageous and to make himself securely.

Character image

Even if the figure is often compared at first sight with Pippi Longstocking, there are important differences between the two figures: Pippi is selfless, compassionate, adventurous and helpful, Karlsson is mostly selfish, greedy, greedy, bossy, deceitful and unreliable when not malignant. In addition, Karlsson is no longer a child, but in his own words a "man in the prime of life ," even though he is no bigger than a child (and mainly behave ). His brand slogan is: "That certainly does not get great spirit. " Most, if he has done something broken.

Novels

There appeared the following three Karlsson books:

  • Karlsson on the Roof (Swedish: Karlsson på och Lillebror taket 1955. ): The story begins with the fact that Karlsson with the seven-year Svante Svantesson called Smidge ( Swedish for "little brother" ), befriends. Together they fly through the Stockholm Vasaviertel, watching the neighbors and playing pranks; as well as two somewhat clumsy burglars. The Lillebrors family, which in addition to the parents nor the 15 -year-old Birger and the 14 -year-old Betty include, initially believe that stories are figments Karlsson Lillebrors that he has come up, because he does not get the desired dog. Only at the end of the first book to make the family and friends Lillebrors the acquaintance Karlsson. The parents insist that Karlsson's existence must remain a secret, because otherwise the press would besiege the house.
  • Karlsson Flies Again (Swedish: Karlsson på taket flyger cent in 1962. ): In the second book Karlsson and Lillebror are alone with the housekeeper Miss Bock, which is called by Karlsson " longhorn ". It is the preferred destination for Karlsson's pranks. However, it does not recognize its particularity, but considers him a naughty schoolmates Lillebrors. His propeller not impressed - she thinks he's a child's toy.
  • World's Best Karlsson (Swedish: Karlsson på taket smyger cent in 1968. ): In the third book Karlsson is discovered by strangers, and a newspaper sets out a reward to anyone who captures him. Even the burglars from the first book want to get this reward. So Lillebror now lives in fear, Karlsson, however, remains carefree. At the end Karlsson walks itself to the newspaper office and collects the reward.

The pictures in the books are from the Estonian- Swedish illustrator Ilon Wikland.

Movies, Movies and radio plays

Others

  • Special popularity has Karlsson in Russia and other CIS countries.
  • Following Karlsson incidentally also the former world-famous rally driver Erik Carlsson was nicknamed " Carlsson på taket " occupied because the former Saab Automobile athletes often their racing or rally cars " put on the roof ."

Comments

  • Literary Figure
  • Literary work
  • Literature ( 20th century)
  • Literature (Swedish)
  • Children 's and Youth Literature
  • Work of Astrid Lindgren
  • Novel, epic
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