The Fisher Lass by Bjørnson

The Fisher Lass (originally titled Fiskerjenten) is a poignant 1868 novel by Norwegian Nobel laureate Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson. Set against the rugged beauty of Norway’s coastal villages, the story follows Petra, a young fisherman's daughter with dreams far beyond her humble origins. As she pursues a life on the stage, Petra grapples with questions of identity, ambition, and belonging. Rich in emotional depth and cultural detail, the novel explores the tension between personal aspiration and traditional values, marking it as a cornerstone of 19th-century Scandinavian literature.
 
Detail
Format: Hardback
Pages: 291
Size: 18 x 13 cm 
Published: 1896
Age: 129
Condition: Good condition inside and out, bindings strong & clean inside 
 
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