Korrigeringarna

Korrigeringarna, the Swedish title for Jonathan Franzen's novel The Corrections, is a 2001 literary work that examines a Midwestern family as they confront the pressures of modern life at the turn of the century. The narrative centers on the Lambert family and their attempts to maintain stability despite personal and financial strains.

Plot and characters: The story follows Enid and Alfred Lambert and their three adult children as their lives intersect during a period of upheaval marked by failed ambitions, strained marriages, and illness. The family gathering at the heart of the book becomes a stage for unresolved conflicts and reconciliations.

Publication and reception: The Corrections was published in 2001 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux and won the National Book Award for Fiction in that year. It received widespread critical attention for its ambitious scope and psychological insight, while some critics debated its length and tonal approach.

Style and themes: Franzen employs a multi-voiced narrative with shifts in perspective and time, blending dark humor with social critique. Major themes include the fragility of the American family, consumer culture, the tensions between private desires and public appearances, and the idea of the American dream in decline.

Legacy: Korrigeringarna has been translated into several languages and remains one of Franzen's best-known works, frequently studied for its character-driven realism, narrative structure, and social commentary. It is often regarded as a defining example of early-2000s American literary fiction.