Bjornson's Synnove Solbaffen

By George T. Flom

Book Overview

Bjornson's Synnove Solbaffen is a book written by George T. Flom. It is a literary work that tells the story of Synnove Solbaffen, a young woman who lives in a small village in Norway. The book is based on a play written by Bjornstjerne Bjornson, a Norwegian author who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1903.The story is set in the 19th century and follows the life of Synnove, who is deeply in love with a man named Thorbjorn. However, her father disapproves of their relationship and forbids them from seeing each other. Synnove's father wants her to marry a wealthy landowner, but she refuses and runs away with Thorbjorn.The couple faces many challenges as they try to start a new life together. They struggle to find work and a place to live, and they face discrimination from the people in the village. Synnove becomes pregnant, and Thorbjorn is accused of stealing from a local store. The couple's relationship is tested, and they must overcome many obstacles to stay together.Bjornson's Synnove Solbaffen is a powerful story about love, sacrifice, and the struggle for freedom. The book is written in a poetic and lyrical style, and it captures the beauty and harshness of life in rural Norway in the 19th century. It is a timeless work of literature that continues to inspire readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417985801
• ISBN13: 9781417985807
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"