In God's Way: A Novel by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
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| Author | Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne, 1832-1910 |
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| Editor | Gosse, Edmund, 1849-1928 |
| Translator | Carmichael, Elizabeth |
| Uniform Title | På Guds veje. English |
| Title | In God's Way: A Novel |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books |
| Summary | "In God's Way: A Novel" by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson is a literary fiction work written in the late 19th century." The story delves into themes of childhood, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. It primarily revolves around two boys, Edward Kallem and Ole Tuft, navigating their school life, the influence of societal expectations, and personal aspirations. "The opening of the novel introduces readers to a vivid setting marked by a recently ended storm." A fourteen-year-old boy, Edward Kallem, stands on a hillside, grappling with both awe and fear as he observes the tumultuous sea and reflects on a prophecy of the world's end. The narrative begins to explore the boys' lives as Edward becomes curious about Ole Tuft, a diligent peasant boy who has taken to caring for the sick in a fishing village. As Edward confronts the mixed feelings of admiration and envy towards Ole's noble endeavors, hints of turmoil in their school relationships emerge. This initial chapter sets the stage for a deeper exploration of their moral dilemmas and the challenges they will face. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Norway -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37726 |
| Release Date | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 61 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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