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Wise-Knut

Wise-Knut

Bjornson, Bjornstjerne

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Literary Criticism

ISBN10: 1428622047
ISBN13: 9781428622043
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 26 2006
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Wise-Knut is a novel written by Bjornstjerne Bjornson, a Norwegian writer and Nobel Prize laureate. The book tells the story of a young man named Knut, who is known for his wisdom and intelligence. Knut is a farmer's son, but he is not interested in farming. Instead, he spends his time reading books and learning about the world.Knut's intelligence and wisdom are recognized by the local priest, who takes him under his wing and helps him get an education. Knut becomes a teacher and is well-respected in his community. He is also a political activist and fights for the rights of the poor and oppressed.The novel explores themes of education, social justice, and the importance of knowledge. It also delves into the complexities of rural life in Norway in the 19th century. The characters are well-developed and the plot is engaging, making Wise-Knut a classic of Norwegian literature.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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