| Author |
Boyesen, Hjalmar Hjorth, 1848-1895 |
| Title |
Tales from Two Hemispheres
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The man who lost his name -- The story of an outcast -- A good-for-nothing -- A scientific vagabond -- Truls, the nameless -- Asathor's vengeance
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Tales from Two Hemispheres" by Hjalmar Hjorth Boysen is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The opening tale introduces Halfdan Bjerk, a young Norseman who arrives in America, filled with idealistic dreams of freedom and success but soon finds himself facing the stark realities of immigrant life and societal indifference. At the start of the book, we meet Halfdan as he disembarks in New York, excited yet terrified of his new life. As he navigates the bustling streets, he grapples with feelings of isolation and dislocation, compounded by a series of misfortunes, including losing his belongings and being fined as a vagrant. Through his encounters—both with the charming innocence of a young girl named Clara and the dismissive attitudes of adults—Boysen paints a poignant portrait of an immigrant's struggle to find his place in a vibrant yet unforgiving society. The opening effectively sets the stage for Halfdan's journey, highlighting themes of belonging, identity, and the often harsh contrast between dreams and reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Norwegian Americans -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
299 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 1995 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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