Falconberg (1879)
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ISBN10: 1120280427
ISBN13: 9781120280428
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 310
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120280428
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 310
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Falconberg is a novel written by Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen and published in 1879. The story is set in Norway and follows the life of a young man named Sigurd Falconberg. Sigurd is born into a wealthy family and is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become a successful businessman. However, Sigurd has a passion for literature and dreams of becoming a writer.As Sigurd grows older, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with his family's values and their obsession with money and status. He begins to rebel against his father's wishes and pursues his own path, which leads him to become involved in the political and social issues of the day.Along the way, Sigurd falls in love with a young woman named Ingeborg, who shares his passion for literature and his desire for a more meaningful life. Together, they explore the natural beauty of Norway and the rich cultural heritage of their country.The novel is a powerful exploration of the conflict between tradition and modernity, and the struggle to find one's own identity in a rapidly changing world. It is also a celebration of the beauty and richness of Norwegian culture and the natural world, as seen through the eyes of the novel's passionate and idealistic protagonist.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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