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Title: Magnhild; Dust
Note: Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Magnhild; Dust" by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in Norway, primarily in the areas surrounding Lærdalen and features a character named Magnhild, who has endured a tragic past as the sole survivor of a landslide that claimed her family's life. As the narrative progresses, it explores themes of destiny, societal expectations for women, and the aspirations of the protagonist amidst her circumstances. The opening portion of the story sets the scene in a picturesque Norwegian landscape, intertwining the physical beauty of the fjords and mountains with the emotional depth of its characters. We are introduced to Magnhild, who is omnipresent in the conversations around her, particularly her relationship with Rönnaug, a "skyds"-girl, and Skarlie, the saddler who seems to have an unexpected connection to Magnhild. The narrative reflects on the innocence and curiosity of the characters while hinting at deeper societal issues, particularly regarding a woman's role and potential within the constraints of her environment. Through her journey of self-discovery and the influences of those around her, the reader gets a glimpse into Magnhild's evolving identity and her quest for meaning in a world filled with both beauty and hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne, 1832-1910
Translator: Anderson, Rasmus Björn, 1846-1936
EBook No.: 33683
Published: Sep 9, 2010
Downloads: 62
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.
Title: Magnhild; Dust
Note: Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by 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: "Magnhild; Dust" by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in Norway, primarily in the areas surrounding Lærdalen and features a character named Magnhild, who has endured a tragic past as the sole survivor of a landslide that claimed her family's life. As the narrative progresses, it explores themes of destiny, societal expectations for women, and the aspirations of the protagonist amidst her circumstances. The opening portion of the story sets the scene in a picturesque Norwegian landscape, intertwining the physical beauty of the fjords and mountains with the emotional depth of its characters. We are introduced to Magnhild, who is omnipresent in the conversations around her, particularly her relationship with Rönnaug, a "skyds"-girl, and Skarlie, the saddler who seems to have an unexpected connection to Magnhild. The narrative reflects on the innocence and curiosity of the characters while hinting at deeper societal issues, particularly regarding a woman's role and potential within the constraints of her environment. Through her journey of self-discovery and the influences of those around her, the reader gets a glimpse into Magnhild's evolving identity and her quest for meaning in a world filled with both beauty and hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne, 1832-1910
Translator: Anderson, Rasmus Björn, 1846-1936
EBook No.: 33683
Published: Sep 9, 2010
Downloads: 62
Language: English
Subject: Norway -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.