Absalom's Hair by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
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| Author | Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne, 1832-1910 |
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| Title | Absalom's Hair |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nicole Apostola, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Absalom's Hair" by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Harald Kaas, a once-vibrant man now aging and in decline, who lives on his estate Hellebergene, where he welcomes his relatives, including a young woman named Kristen Ravn. Through her, themes of love, independence, and societal expectations begin to unfold, as she captures the attention of Kaas and alters the dynamics of their lives. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Harald Kaas, a 60-year-old man who has become a recluse on his estate, reflecting on the grandeur of his past. His visitors, particularly three young women, add a sense of tension and intrigue to the household. Kristen Ravn, one of them, shows an uncommon strength and independence, forging a connection with Kaas that intrigues and unsettles those around them. Their interactions hint at deeper themes of marital roles and personal ambition, setting the stage for conflict as they navigate their burgeoning relationship amidst the backdrop of societal norms and personal aspirations. The opening also explores the physical and emotional transformations of both Kaas and Kristen, suggesting an intricate dance between desire, dominance, and vulnerability. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Families -- Fiction |
| Subject | Parent and child -- Fiction |
| Subject | Attitude (Psychology) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Norwegian fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5052 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 25, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 53 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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