The Trail of the Elk

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fønhus, Mikkjel, 1894-1973

Contributor:

Rountree, Harry, 1878-

Weedon, Sara Helene Petersen, 1875-1925

Standardized Title:

Troll-elgen. English

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Trail of the Elk" by Mikkjel Fønhus is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work delves into themes of nature, mythology, and the connections between humans and animals, centering on the enigmatic character of a wizard elk named Rauten. The story begins with Gaupa, a rugged man known as "The Lynx," who roams the wilds, following elk tracks with his faithful dog Bjönn. As Gaupa engages with the rich, mystical landscape, the narrative hints at deeper themes surrounding life, death, and transformation. The opening of the novel establishes the picturesque and haunting setting of Ré Valley, where the tranquility of nature contrasts with underlying tensions. Readers are introduced to the elk calf with human-like eyes, which Gaupa encounters early on, foreshadowing the book's exploration of otherworldly elements. The narrative hints at Gaupa's past interactions with a mad Swede, whose belief in supernatural returns raises questions about the boundaries of life and the possibility of reincarnation as an animal. As Gaupa becomes increasingly intertwined with the elk's fate, the opening chapter sets the stage for an exploration of intricate relationships between man, beast, and the mystical forces of nature surrounding them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Giovanni Fini, Donald Cummings, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Translation of: Troll-elgen

Reading ease score: 89.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2016-04-15