The Face Of The World (1919)

By Johan Bojer and Jessie Muir

Book Overview

The Face of the World is a novel written by Norwegian author Johan Bojer and originally published in 1919. The story is set in Norway and follows the life of a young man named Johan Nielson. Johan is a fisherman who dreams of a better life and decides to leave his small village to seek his fortune in the city of Bergen.As Johan navigates the challenges of city life, he meets a variety of characters, including a wealthy businessman, a struggling artist, and a beautiful woman named Ingeborg. Through these encounters, Johan begins to question his own values and desires, and he must ultimately decide what kind of life he wants to lead.The Face of the World is a powerful exploration of the human condition, examining themes of love, ambition, and the search for meaning and purpose in life. Bojer's vivid descriptions of Norwegian life and landscape bring the story to life, and his characters are complex and deeply human, making this novel a timeless classic of Scandinavian literature.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: 1165687380
• ISBN13: 9781165687381
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"