Leonarda is a novel written by Bjornstjerne M. Bjornson. The story is set in Norway in the mid-19th century and follows the life of Leonarda, a young woman who is forced to marry a man she does not love. Despite her unhappy marriage, Leonarda remains strong and independent, refusing to be controlled by her husband. She eventually falls in love with another man, but her husband refuses to grant her a divorce. Leonarda is faced with a difficult decision:...
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