Kalatyttö by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
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| Author | Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne, 1832-1910 |
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| Translator | Cajander, Paavo Emil, 1846-1913 |
| Uniform Title | Fiskerjenten. Finnish |
| Title | Kalatyttö |
| Note | Reading ease score: 45.4 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Kalatyttö" by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of identity, societal expectations, and personal growth through the lives of its characters, particularly focusing on the intertwining stories of Pedro and Gunlaug, known as the Kalatyttö or "fish girl". The narrative captures the essence of a small coastal town and the struggles of its inhabitants against the backdrop of their professions and relationships. The opening of the novel introduces a tranquil little fishing town, characterized by its picturesque harbors and the daily life of its residents. We meet Pekka Olsen, a respected man who opened a shop in the town, and his son, Pietari, who is sent to school but struggles with the expectations placed upon him. The story then shifts to Pedro, a young boy who aspires to find his own identity. As his experiences unfold, he forms a crucial bond with Gunlaug, a strong and spirited girl who helps him navigate his insecurities. Their friendship blossoms through fishing adventures and shared dreams, but as they grow older, societal pressures and personal fears start to reshape their lives in unexpected ways. Thus, the opening sets an engaging tone for the exploration of youthful innocence tinged with the complexities of adult life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Bildungsromans |
| Subject | Norway -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48463 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 56 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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