The Heart Of The Northern Sea (1907)

By Alvide Prydz

Book Overview

""The Heart of the Northern Sea"" is a novel written by Alvilde Prydz and published in 1907. The story is set in Norway and follows the life of a young woman named Anna who lives in a small fishing village on the coast of the Northern Sea. Anna is deeply in love with a fisherman named Lars, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Lars is engaged to another woman. As Anna struggles with her feelings for Lars, she also faces challenges from her family and the community she lives in. Her father is an alcoholic who is abusive towards her and her mother, and the villagers are suspicious of Anna because she is different from them. Anna is determined to overcome these obstacles and find happiness with Lars, but she must also confront the harsh realities of life in a fishing village, including the dangers of the sea and the difficult living conditions.""The Heart of the Northern Sea"" is a poignant and moving story about love, loss, and resilience in the face of adversity. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in a small Norwegian fishing village at the turn of the 20th century, with rich descriptions of the landscape, culture, and traditions of the region. The novel is a timeless classic of Norwegian literature and a must-read for anyone interested in Scandinavian culture and history.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: 112074556X
• ISBN13: 9781120745569
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"