Arne; Early Tales and Sketches by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
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About this eBook
| Author | Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne, 1832-1910 |
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| Translator | Anderson, Rasmus Björn, 1846-1936 |
| Title |
Arne; Early Tales and Sketches Patriots Edition |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Arne -- Early tales and sketches: The railroad and the churchyard. Thrond. A dangerous wooing. The bear hunter. The father. The eagle's nest. |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Margo Romberg and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "Arne; Early Tales and Sketches" by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around a young boy named Arne, who navigates the complexities of family dynamics, social class, and personal identity in a rural Norwegian setting. As we delve into the narrative, themes of love, sorrow, and the struggle for self-realization emerge, revealing the challenges faced by Arne and his mother amidst a backdrop of societal expectations and personal conflicts. The opening of the book introduces us to Arne's environment, featuring a deep gorge, a flowing stream, and towering mountains, which serve as a vivid setting for the story. We learn about Arne's origins, his mother's struggles, and the unfortunate circumstances surrounding his father, Nils. The narrative weaves through Arne's childhood experiences, showcasing moments of innocence, joy, and the blurry lines of familial love and conflict. We witness Arne's internal conflicts as he balances his relationship with his father and mother while trying to carve his own path in life. The tone sets a reflective and contemplative mood, hinting at the emotional depth and complexity that will unfold in Arne's journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Norway -- Fiction |
| Subject | Norwegian fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39744 |
| Release Date | May 20, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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