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Page, Thomas Nelson
1853
1922
Elsket and Other Stories
Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Elsket -- George Washington's last duel -- P'laski's tunament -- Run to seed -- A soldier of the empire.
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"Elsket and Other Stories" by Thomas Nelson Page is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The opening story immerses readers in a vividly described Norse setting and follows an unnamed narrator who embarks on a fishing trip to Norway, spurred by the advice and friendship of Dr. John Robson. This narrative introduces two significant characters, Olaf, known as "Olaf of the Mountain," and his daughter Elsket, hinting at themes of love, loyalty, and the struggles of existence within a beautifully harsh landscape. The opening of "Elsket" unfolds with the narrator arriving in a remote Norwegian village, expressing a sense of isolation as he eagerly awaits Olaf's arrival. He encounters some locals who share ominous warnings about the mountain pass known as the "Devil's Seat." As he meets Olaf, the gravity of the father's watchful protection over his daughter Elsket becomes apparent, setting the stage for a deeper story that explores family bonds, the weight of legacy, and the haunting beauty of nature. In this idyllic yet perilous world, the narrator finds himself caught between the past and his emerging relationship with Elsket, suggesting an intertwining of personal and cultural histories that shape the lives of the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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