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Victoria
Paperback
RomanceClassic FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781026072196
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.36 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Victoria is a poignant and lyrical novel that explores the depths of unrequited love and the rigid social structures that dictate the human heart. Set in a small coastal town, the story follows Johannes, a humble miller's son who falls deeply in love with Victoria, the daughter of a wealthy landowner. As Johannes grows into a successful poet and writer, he remains haunted by his passion for Victoria, while she is bound by the expectations of her noble family and the pressure to marry for status and security.
This masterpiece of Scandinavian literature delves into the complexities of pride, longing, and the internal conflicts that arise when love clashes with social standing. Through evocative prose and sensitive psychological insight, the work portrays the tragic distance between two souls who, despite their shared affection, are perpetually separated by the circumstances of their birth. Arthur G. Chater's translation brings this atmospheric tale of desire and social barriers to an English-speaking audience, capturing the emotional intensity and natural beauty of the setting. Victoria remains a timeless meditation on the beauty and pain of romantic yearning, solidifying its place as a classic of world literature.
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