Liv by Kristofer Janson
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"Liv" by Kristofer Janson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Gunnar Haugen, a solitary and stern man, and his daughter Liv, whose innocence and beauty bring light to their isolated lives. As the narrative unfolds, themes of societal judgment and personal struggles emerge, especially through their interactions with outsiders. At the start of the story, the reader is introduced to Gunnar and his daughter, Liv,
living in a remote farm called Haugen. Gunnar is a mysterious figure who keeps to himself and is feared by locals, yet he is deeply protective of Liv, who idolizes him. One stormy night, a weary traveler named Aslak arrives at their home seeking shelter, which sets off a chain of events that challenges Gunnar's seclusion and raises questions about Liv's future. The opening chapters establish the tense dynamics among the characters, hinting at deeper connections and potential conflicts that may arise as Aslak becomes a part of their secluded world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Janson, Kristofer, 1841-1917 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Löfgren, Elisabeth, 1851-1931 |
| Title | Liv |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Norwegian fiction -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23237 |
| Release Date | Oct 29, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 215 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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