The Family at Gilje: A Domestic Story of the Forties by Jonas Lie

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Author Lie, Jonas, 1833-1908
Author of introduction, etc. Olson, Julius E.
Translator Eastman, Samuel Coffin, 1837-1917
Uniform Title Familien på Gilje. English
Title The Family at Gilje: A Domestic Story of the Forties
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Summary "The Family at Gilje: A Domestic Story of the Forties" by Jonas Lie is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book presents a vivid portrayal of family life during the 1840s in Norway, focusing on the Jäger family, particularly the interactions among family members and their guests. The narrative sets the scene for exploring social dynamics, domestic struggles, and the emotional undercurrents within a rural household. At the start of the story, the harsh winter landscape is described in detail, emphasizing the confinement and chill of the season. As the Jäger family prepares to host two male guests, Captain Rönnow and Lieutenant Mein, various family members bustle about, each contributing to the home’s activities in their own way. The captain's wife is portrayed as anxious and diligent, while her husband is jovial and boisterous. The presence of the children adds a layer of innocence and curiosity about the visiting officers and a hint of romantic tension, particularly surrounding their eldest daughter, Inger-Johanna. The opening chapters introduce the characters and set the stage for a deeper exploration of their relationships and societal roles as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Norwegian fiction -- Translations into English
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