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Uniform Title: En glad gut. English
Title: A Happy Boy
Note: Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David S. Miller
Summary: "A Happy Boy" by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson is a novel written during the mid-19th century, renowned for its vivid portrayal of peasant life. The story revolves around Oyvind, a lively and innocent boy whose experiences reflect the joys and heartaches of growing up in a rural Norwegian setting, emphasizing his strong connection to nature, his family, and the budding complexities of childhood friendships, particularly with a girl named Marit. At the start of the novel, we meet Oyvind as a laughing infant, quickly revealing his cheerful demeanor and spirited personality. The narrative unfolds with Oyvind’s interactions in his idyllic surroundings, including a playful encounter with Marit over a goat. This introduction sets the tone for Oyvind's youthful adventures and introduces themes of innocence, loss, and growth. As Oyvind navigates his childhood, the opening chapters paint a picture of his upbringing, foreshadowing the challenges he will face as he matures and explores the depths of his emotions and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne, 1832-1910
Translator: Anderson, Rasmus Björn, 1846-1936
EBook No.: 12633
Published: Jun 1, 2004
Downloads: 45
Language: English
Subject: Norway -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: En glad gut. English
Title: A Happy Boy
Note: Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David S. Miller
Summary: "A Happy Boy" by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson is a novel written during the mid-19th century, renowned for its vivid portrayal of peasant life. The story revolves around Oyvind, a lively and innocent boy whose experiences reflect the joys and heartaches of growing up in a rural Norwegian setting, emphasizing his strong connection to nature, his family, and the budding complexities of childhood friendships, particularly with a girl named Marit. At the start of the novel, we meet Oyvind as a laughing infant, quickly revealing his cheerful demeanor and spirited personality. The narrative unfolds with Oyvind’s interactions in his idyllic surroundings, including a playful encounter with Marit over a goat. This introduction sets the tone for Oyvind's youthful adventures and introduces themes of innocence, loss, and growth. As Oyvind navigates his childhood, the opening chapters paint a picture of his upbringing, foreshadowing the challenges he will face as he matures and explores the depths of his emotions and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne, 1832-1910
Translator: Anderson, Rasmus Björn, 1846-1936
EBook No.: 12633
Published: Jun 1, 2004
Downloads: 45
Language: English
Subject: Norway -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.