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Leonarda

Leonarda

Bjornson, Bjornstjerne

Hardcover

Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 116143917X
ISBN13: 9781161439175
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 72
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Leonarda is a novel written by Bjornstjerne M. Bjornson. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Leonarda who lives in rural Norway during the 19th century. Leonarda is an innocent and kind-hearted girl who is loved by everyone in her village. However, her life takes a drastic turn when she is raped by a wealthy landowner. Despite the trauma she has experienced, Leonarda refuses to be a victim and instead chooses to fight for justice. The novel explores themes of social injustice, gender inequality, and the power dynamics between the rich and the poor. Through Leonarda's story, Bjornson highlights the importance of standing up for oneself and fighting against oppression. Leonarda is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on the struggles faced by women in patriarchal societies.Hagbart. If I did not believe that it was the impulse of truth itself that guided me to you, I should not be standing here. I have had a long struggle. I have had to give up one prejudice after another, to enable my soul to find itself fully and go forward confidently. It has brought me to you--and now we will go forward together.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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