The Commodore's Daughters (1892)

By Jonas Lie

Book Overview

The Commodore's Daughters is a novel written by Jonas Lauritz Idemil Lie in 1892. The story is set in Norway and revolves around the lives of two sisters, Dina and Ragnhild, who are the daughters of a wealthy and influential commodore. The novel explores the themes of love, family, and social class.Dina, the elder sister, is portrayed as a beautiful and independent woman who is deeply in love with a poor artist named Nils Lykke. However, their love is forbidden by Dina's father due to Nils' lower social status. The novel follows their struggle to be together and the consequences of their actions.Ragnhild, the younger sister, is depicted as a more traditional and obedient daughter who is expected to marry a wealthy and respectable man. She is courted by two suitors, one of whom is a wealthy businessman and the other a young man from a lower social class. The novel explores Ragnhild's struggle to choose between love and social status.The Commodore's Daughters is a classic novel that provides a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the time. It highlights the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society and the importance of family and social status. The novel is a timeless tale of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of happiness.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: 1166995321
• ISBN13: 9781166995324
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"