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040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
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050 4 _aPT
100 1 _aHamsun, Knut,
_d1859-1952
245 1 0 _aShallow Soil
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-02-01
508 _aProduced by Eric Eldred, Robert Connal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Shallow Soil" by Knut Hamsun is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the complexities of human relationships and social dynamics in Norway's Christiania, focusing on the lives of its characters against the backdrop of societal change. The character of Ole Henriksen, a businessman, is introduced along with his fiancée, Aagot, and his interactions with various friends and acquaintances reveal the intricate web of emotions, aspirations, and disillusionments that define their existence. The opening of "Shallow Soil" warmly introduces the bustling life of the city as the sun rises, casting a golden light over everyday activities in the harbor and streets. It primarily features Ole Henriksen, who has just returned from Torahus with his fiancée, Aagot, as they navigate the world of commerce and camaraderie. As they interact with friends like the celebrated poet Irgens and the artist Milde, the atmosphere is lively and reflective of both the vibrancy and the challenges of urban life. Conversations among the characters delve into themes of ambition, love, and social standing, setting the stage for deeper explorations of personal and artistic aspirations that define their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNorway -- Fiction
700 1 _aHyllested, Carl Christian
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7537
999 _c49526
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