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Boyhood In Norway

Boyhood In Norway

Boyesen, Hjalmar

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Literary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419110780
ISBN13: 9781419110788
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.31 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Boyhood In Norway is a memoir written by Hjalmar Boyesen, a Norwegian-American author, in which he recounts his childhood experiences growing up in Norway during the mid-19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores different aspects of Boyesen's life, including his family, education, and social interactions with other children in his village.Throughout the book, Boyesen provides vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of Norway, as well as the customs and traditions of its people. He also shares his thoughts and feelings about the various challenges he faced as a young boy, such as the strict discipline of his father and the pressures to conform to societal expectations.Boyesen's memoir is not only a personal account of his own childhood, but also a reflection on the broader social and cultural context of Norway during that time period. It offers readers a unique glimpse into the daily life and experiences of a young boy growing up in a rural Norwegian village, and provides valuable insights into the history and culture of Norway as a whole.There had never BEEN a masquerade in Bumlebro, and there would not have been one now, if it had not been for the enterprise of young Arctander and young Norbeck, who had just returned from the military academy in the capital, and were anxious to exhibit themselves to the young girls in their glory.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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