02329cam a22003373u 4500 14593 UtSlPG 20260610133337.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT Kielland, Alexander Lange, 1849-1906 Norse Tales and Sketches Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-01-04 A siesta -- A monkey -- A tale of the sea -- A dinner -- Trofast -- Karen -- My sister's journey to Modum -- Letters from Master-Pilot Seehus -- Old dances -- Autumn. E-text prepared by Clare Boothby, Jim Wiborg, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Norse Tales and Sketches" by Alexander Lange Kielland is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century, showcasing the author's skill in portraying human nature and societal dynamics. The tales are likely imbued with a blend of realism and thoughtful satire, reflective of Norse culture and thought processes, crafted to evoke both amusement and contemplation among readers. The opening of the collection introduces a vibrant social scene set in Paris, where a dinner party hosted by Senhor de Silvis unfolds. The guests, a diverse mix of characters, engage in lively conversation and merriment, although a mysterious Irish musician silently captures attention. As the atmosphere thickens with entertainment, the musician's performance transforms from light-hearted tunes to a haunting melody that leaves the guests unnerved. This unsettling shift reveals a deeper layer of emotion, as the music elicits discomfort and reflection, foreshadowing the themes of complexity and human experience that the following stories are likely to explore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Norwegian fiction Cassie, R. L. (Robert Lawson), 1859-1938 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14593 55981 55981