02447cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000410011324500450015426400510019930000470025033600260029733700260032333800360034950000310038550500450041650800720046152014040053353400450193765300220198270000240200470000210202885600430204999900170209237727UtSlPG20260610133848.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPT1 aBjørnson, Bjørnstjerne,d1832-191010aOvind: A Story of Country Life in Norway 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-10-110 aOvind -- The eagle's nest -- The father.  aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books  a"Ovind: A Story of Country Life in Norway" by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story captures the experiences of a young boy named Ovind as he navigates childhood, family ties, and social dynamics in rural Norway. Throughout the narrative, themes of ambition, love, and personal growth are explored, particularly in the context of Ovind's relationships with his mother, his schoolmaster, and a girl named Marit, who plays a significant role in his life.  At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Ovind, a lively child with a strong attachment to a little goat that he tends. The story unfolds as he experiences childhood joys and sorrows, including the pivotal moment when he sells his goat for a biscuit, which leads to a sense of loss and regret. Following this incident, Ovind’s aspirations take shape as he begins school, aces his studies, and ultimately longs for a future beyond his humble beginnings. The opening portion of the story serves to set the foundation for Ovind's character development and his interactions with others, particularly his friendship with Marit and the influence of the schoolmaster, who encourages his ambitions. This early exploration of childhood and emotion hints at the deeper themes of social class and personal identity that will evolve as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNorway -- Fiction1 aHjerleid, Elizabeth1 aHjerleid, Sivert40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37727  c78567d78567