Jonas Lie

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A realistic family saga filled with drama, romance, adventure in exotic lands and at sea that represents one of the finest works of a Norwegian writer little known to the English-speaking world, but esteemed in his native land alongside the likes of the world-famous Henrik Ibsen. In addition, this volume contains a collection of strange and scary short stories derived from folklore.

Weird Tales from Northern Seas: THE FISHERMAN AND THE DRAUG; JACK OF SJ H LM AND THE GAN-FINN; TUG OF WAR; "THE EARTH DRAWS"; THE CORMORANTS OF ANDV R; ISAAC AND THE PARSON OF BR N ; THE WIND-GNOME; THE HULDREFISH; FINN BLOOD; THE HOMESTEAD WESTWARD IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS; "IT'S ME "

Captain Jager is the well-meaning but temperamental head of a rural family living in straitened circumstances in 1840s Norway. The novel focuses on the fates of the women of the family: the heroic Ma, who struggles unremittingly to keep up appearances and make ends meet, and their eldest daughter Thinka, forced to renounce the love of her life and marry an older and wealthier suitor. Then there is the younger daughter, the talented and beautiful Inger-Johanna, destined to make a splendid match - but will the captain with the brilliant diplomatic career ahead of him make her happy? With great empathy and affection for each member of the family Lie evokes the tragedy of hopes dashed by the harsh social and economic realities of the day, and the influence of one person who dares to think differently. Both in the landscape and in the characters the wildness of nature is played out against the constraints of culture.

Alkuper isen j ljenn s. Kustannusyhti Antigonos on erikoistunut historiallisten kirjojen uusintapainosten julkaisemiseen. Huolehdimme siit , ett n m teokset saatetaan yleis n saataville hyv ss kunnossa kulttuuriperinn n s ilytt miseksi.

Alkuper isen j ljenn s. Kustannusyhti Antigonos on erikoistunut historiallisten kirjojen uusintapainosten julkaisemiseen. Huolehdimme siit , ett n m teokset saatetaan yleis n saataville hyv ss kunnossa kulttuuriperinn n s ilytt miseksi.

The pilot and his wife begins with an isolated lighthouse on a rocky coast, where a quiet generational divide unfolds between an aging mariner and a curious young girl. He is marked by the weight of old regrets and unspoken tragedies, while she radiates a restless energy, drawn to the mysteries of the sea and the world beyond. Their secluded home, surrounded by waves and wind, becomes both a shelter and a prison, shaping the girl's longing for freedom and understanding. The story opens as the girl begins to question the silence of her guardian and the passing ships that stir her imagination. Conversations between them reveal fragments of the past and subtle emotional tension, underscoring the girl s yearning for connection and self-discovery. The distant sails on the horizon come to represent a larger, unpredictable world filled with promise and risk. As the narrative unfolds, the girl is drawn into experiences that challenge her innocence and test her resolve, setting the stage for a journey shaped by love, doubt, and the enduring pull of the sea.

Jonas Lie's "One of Life's Slaves" offers a poignant glimpse into 19th-century Norway, exploring the complexities of human experience within a specific historical and social context. A powerful work of Scandinavian literature, this novel delves into psychological depths, painting a portrait of individuals grappling with the constraints and expectations of their time. Lie masterfully weaves together historical fiction with acute psychological insight, creating a narrative that resonates with enduring themes of social struggle and individual resilience. The novel, meticulously prepared for print republication, presents a compelling narrative exploring the intricacies of life in Norway, making it a valuable addition to any collection of classic literature. Readers interested in historical fiction and the psychological landscapes of the past will find "One of Life's Slaves" a rewarding and thought-provoking experience.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.