Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
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.
Poems and Songs
Explore a collection of poems painted with love, inspired by nature, and filled with national pride from Norway's past.
By Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
In God's Way: A Novel
Amidst the backdrop of a storm-ridden coast, two boys grapple with morality, societal expectations, and their evolving relationship, setting the stage for a journey of self-discovery.
By Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
The Fisher Girl
** In a picturesque seaside town, a young man's expected path takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a captivating girl from a different world.
By Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
Arne: A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life
Amidst Norway's landscapes, a young boy confronts family conflicts and expectations as he carves his path toward self-discovery.
By Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
Mary
Amidst the landscapes of Norway, a quiet man's life is stirred by the arrival of his cousin, leading them both on a path of love, heritage, and self-discovery.
By Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
Three Comedies
In a world of societal pressures, a young couple's marital bliss is tested as they navigate family obligations and fight for their independence.
By Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
Absalom's Hair
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.
By Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
Ovind: A Story of Country Life in Norway
In the heart of rural Norway, a spirited young boy faces trials of childhood, setting the stage for a journey of ambition, love, and self-discovery.
By Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
The Bridal March; One Day
In rural Norway, a fiddler's melody intertwines the fates of families across generations, as forbidden love clashes with societal expectations, and the pursuit of happiness becomes a battle against destiny.
By Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
The Heritage of the Kurts, Volume 1 (of 2)
In a world of familial turmoil and societal pressures, one man fights to break free from the chains of his family's troubled past and forge his own path.
By Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
Magnhild; Dust
** Amidst a stunning landscape, a woman who survived a terrible disaster now fights to define her own destiny.
By Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
The Heritage of the Kurts, Volume 2 (of 2)
In a world of friendship and emerging adulthood, young women grapple with love, loss, and societal expectations, setting the stage for unexpected alliances and rivalries.
By Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
A Happy Boy
In the Norwegian countryside, a cheerful boy's journey of innocence and discovery begins with a goat and hints at both joy and heartbreak.
By Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
Arne; Early Tales and Sketches Patriots Edition
In the heart of Norway, a young boy struggles to find his place amidst the drama of his family and the towering expectations of society.
By Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
Three Dramas
In a world of politics, money, and power, find out how people cope when their personal beliefs clash with what society expects from them.
By Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
Captain Mansana & Mother's Hands
Love, legacy, and a nation's destiny collide as a patriot's family grapples with the weight of their past amid political unrest.
By Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson