Leonarda

By Bjornstjerne M. Bjornson

Book Overview

Leonarda is a novel written by Bjornstjerne M. Bjornson. The story revolves around a young woman named Leonarda who lives in a small village in Norway. Leonarda is known for her beauty and intelligence, but she is also seen as an outsider by the other villagers due to her unconventional ways and her interest in science.As the story progresses, Leonarda falls in love with a young man named Olaf, who is the son of the local pastor. However, their relationship is forbidden due to their different social standings, and Leonarda is forced to leave the village.Leonarda then travels to Paris, where she continues her studies in science and becomes a successful scientist. She also meets a wealthy Frenchman named Henri, who falls in love with her and proposes marriage. However, Leonarda is still in love with Olaf and ultimately decides to return to Norway to be with him.The novel explores themes of love, social class, and the pursuit of knowledge. It is a compelling story of a woman who defies societal norms and follows her passions, ultimately finding happiness and fulfillment.Hagbart. If I did not believe that it was the impulse of truth itself that guided me to you, I should not be standing here. I have had a long struggle. I have had to give up one prejudice after another, to enable my soul to find itself fully and go forward confidently. It has brought me to you--and now we will go forward together.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: 1162670525
• ISBN13: 9781162670522
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"