02382cam a22003373u 4500 5052 UtSlPG 20260610133134.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne, 1832-1910 Absalom's Hair Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-02-01 Produced by Nicole Apostola, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Absalom's Hair" by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Harald Kaas, a once-vibrant man now aging and in decline, who lives on his estate Hellebergene, where he welcomes his relatives, including a young woman named Kristen Ravn. Through her, themes of love, independence, and societal expectations begin to unfold, as she captures the attention of Kaas and alters the dynamics of their lives. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Harald Kaas, a 60-year-old man who has become a recluse on his estate, reflecting on the grandeur of his past. His visitors, particularly three young women, add a sense of tension and intrigue to the household. Kristen Ravn, one of them, shows an uncommon strength and independence, forging a connection with Kaas that intrigues and unsettles those around them. Their interactions hint at deeper themes of marital roles and personal ambition, setting the stage for conflict as they navigate their burgeoning relationship amidst the backdrop of societal norms and personal aspirations. The opening also explores the physical and emotional transformations of both Kaas and Kristen, suggesting an intricate dance between desire, dominance, and vulnerability. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Families -- Fiction Parent and child -- Fiction Attitude (Psychology) -- Fiction Norwegian fiction -- Translations into English https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5052 47091 47091