"Absalom's Hair" by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson is a tale that follows Harald Kaas, an aging man living a secluded life on his estate, who welcomes his relatives, including Kristen Ravn, a vibrant woman whose presence ignites themes of love, independence, and societal constraints. The story starts by showing Kaas as a man reflecting on his past as he gets visitors, particularly young women whose arrival brings tension and intrigue to his home. Kristen stands out with her uncommon strength, forming a bond with Kaas that stirs up conflict as they both navigate the complexities of their relationship, set against the backdrop of societal norms and personal desires, exploring the emotional and physical transformations of the characters in a dance of desire and vulnerability.
Absalom's Hair
By Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
On a secluded estate, an unexpected connection sparks between an aging man and a strong-willed young woman, challenging societal expectations and stirring up hidden desires.
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About the AuthorBjørnstjerne Martinius Bjørnson was a Norwegian writer who received the 1903 Nobel Prize in Literature "as a tribute to his noble, magnificent and versatile poetry, which has always been distinguished by both the freshness of its inspiration and the rare purity of its spirit". The first Norwegian Nobel laureate, he was a prolific polemicist and extremely influential in Norwegian public life and Scandinavian cultural debate. Bjørnson is considered to be one of the four great Norwegian writers, alongside Ibsen, Lie, and Kielland. He is also celebrated for his lyrics to the Norwegian national anthem, "Ja, vi elsker dette landet". The composer Fredrikke Waaler based a composition for voice and piano on a text by Bjørnson, as did Anna Teichmüller.
Bjørnstjerne Martinius Bjørnson was a Norwegian writer who received the 1903 Nobel Prize in Literature "as a tribute to his noble, magnificent and versatile poetry, which has always been distinguished by both the freshness of its inspiration and the rare purity of its spirit". The first Norwegian Nobel laureate, he was a prolific polemicist and extremely influential in Norwegian public life and Scandinavian cultural debate. Bjørnson is considered to be one of the four great Norwegian writers, alongside Ibsen, Lie, and Kielland. He is also celebrated for his lyrics to the Norwegian national anthem, "Ja, vi elsker dette landet". The composer Fredrikke Waaler based a composition for voice and piano on a text by Bjørnson, as did Anna Teichmüller.
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