Liv

By Johan Bojer and Jessie Muir

Book Overview

""Liv, Roman (1917)"" is a novel written by Norwegian author Johan Bojer. The book tells the story of Liv, a young woman who grows up in a small Norwegian village and dreams of escaping her mundane life. She falls in love with a young man named Johannes, but their relationship is complicated by his family's disapproval and the societal expectations of the time. Liv eventually marries another man, but her feelings for Johannes continue to haunt her. The novel explores themes of love, family, class, and the struggle for personal fulfillment in a conservative society. Bojer's writing is known for its vivid descriptions of rural life in Norway and its emotional depth. ""Liv, Roman (1917)"" is considered a classic of Norwegian literature and has been translated into several languages.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437058809
• ISBN13: 9781437058802
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"