Markens grøde, Første del

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hamsun, Knut, 1859-1952

Language:

Norwegian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Markens grøde, Første del" by Knut Hamsun is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Isak, a strong and determined man who ventures into the wilderness to establish a life for himself in a desolate area. The book delves into themes of solitude, labor, and the inherent connection between people and the land. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Isak as he travels through the wilderness, contemplating his future while carrying essential supplies. He explores the land, discovering its potential for cultivation and settling into a solitary existence. As he works to clear the land, establish a home, and manage his livestock, he grapples with the challenges of isolation and the desire for companionship. Eventually, he encounters Inger, a woman who becomes his partner, marking a turning point in both his personal life and endeavors on the land. This opening portion sets the groundwork for an exploration of human resilience, relationships, and the struggles inherent in forging a life from the untamed wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Louise Hope, Tor Martin Kristiansen, Robinzoon and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Growth_of_the_Soil Wikipedia page about this book: https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Markens_Gr%C3%B8de

Reading ease score: 89.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2013-09-14