The Lost Father (1920)

By Arne Garborg

Book Overview

The Lost Father is a novel written by Norwegian author Arne Garborg and published in 1920. The story revolves around a young man named Nils Talleivsen who is searching for his father, who abandoned him and his mother when he was a child. Nils travels to various places in Norway, trying to track down his father and uncover the truth about his past.Along the way, Nils encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a group of radical socialists, a wealthy businessman, and a famous writer. Through these encounters, Nils begins to gain a deeper understanding of the world and his place in it.The Lost Father is a powerful exploration of family, identity, and the search for meaning in life. It is widely regarded as one of Garborg's most important works, and has been praised for its complex characters, vivid descriptions of Norwegian landscapes, and insightful commentary on social and political issues of the time.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: 112090014X
• ISBN13: 9781120900142
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"