Magnhild; Dust by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
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"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.)
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| Author | Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne, 1832-1910 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Anderson, Rasmus Björn, 1846-1936 |
| Title | Magnhild; Dust |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Norway -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33683 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33683-1 |
| Release Date | Sep 9, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 583 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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