TY - BOOK AU - Bjørnson,Bjørnstjerne AU - Koskelainen,Yrjö AU - Talvio,Maila TI - Vaarallinen kosinta ynnä muita kertomuksia AV - PT PY - 2023/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Norwegian fiction -- Translations into Finnish KW - Short stories, Norwegian -- Translations into Finnish N1 - Release date is 2023-10-24; Vaarallinen kosinta -- Iloinen poika -- Blakken -- Trond -- Isä -- Kotkanpesä -- Uskollisuutta -- Elämän arvoitus -- Karhuntappaja; Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen; Originally published; Porvoo: WSOY, 1925 N2 - "Vaarallinen kosinta ynnä muita kertomuksia" by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The primary tale, "Vaarallinen kosinta," revolves around the central character, Tore Nässet, and explores themes of love, rivalry, and the tensions that arise in a close-knit community, especially around the affection for the beautiful Aslaug. The opening of the book introduces a vibrant rural setting where young men vie for the attention of Aslaug, fueling conflicts amongst themselves and provoking the ire of her protective father, Knud Husaby. As the narrative unfolds, we see Tore Nässet, a humble farm boy, engage in physical contests as he tries to win Aslaug's heart, leading to a fierce and humorous showdown with her family. Concurrently, Aslaug's own feelings are revealed, showcasing a blend of longing and despair as she reflects on her desire for Tore amidst the chaos. This segment effectively sets the tone for the charming yet tumultuous dynamics of love and rivalry within the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://archive.org/details/worksofrevjohnwe6wesl UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71947 ER -