"The Family at Gilje: A Domestic Story of the Forties" by Jonas Lie, gives a detailed glimpse into the daily lives of the Jäger family in 1840s Norway. It paints a picture of a family preparing their home for visiting Captain Rönnow and Lieutenant Mein, contrasting the worries of the captain's wife with the cheerful nature of her husband. The presence of children infuses the household with youthful inquisitiveness, particularly the eldest daughter, Inger-Johanna, around whom romantic possibilities flutter. The story emphasizes the emotional depth of the family’s interactions and hints at social dynamics that weave through their world, all set against a backdrop of striking winter scenery.
The Family at Gilje: A Domestic Story of the Forties
By Jonas Lie
Amidst a chilling winter, a family's dynamic shifts with the anticipation of visitors, setting the scene for budding romances and societal observations within their cozy home.
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2017-09-29
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About the AuthorJonas Lauritz Idemil Lie was a Norwegian novelist, poet, and playwright who, together with Henrik Ibsen, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and Alexander Kielland, is considered to have been one of the Four Greats of 19th century Norwegian literature.
Jonas Lauritz Idemil Lie was a Norwegian novelist, poet, and playwright who, together with Henrik Ibsen, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and Alexander Kielland, is considered to have been one of the Four Greats of 19th century Norwegian literature.
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