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100 1 _aLie, Jonas,
_d1833-1908
240 1 4 _aDen Fremsynte. English
245 1 4 _aThe Visionary: Pictures From Nordland
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aTranslation of: Den Fremsynte
500 _aRelease date is 2004-11-01
508 _aProduced by Clare Boothby, Jim Wiborg and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"The Visionary: Pictures From Nordland" by Jonas Lie is a novel composed in the late 19th century, specifically during the 1890s. The work reflects on the life and experiences of its protagonist, David Holst, a deeply introspective character facing tragedy and existential dilemmas in the remote landscape of Nordland, Norway. This novel captures the essence of love, loss, and a connection to nature, delving into David's complex psyche as he grapples with visions that foreshadow calamity and the shadows of his past. The opening of the novel establishes a nostalgic and somewhat somber atmosphere, as it introduces David Holst, who is revisited by an old friend while reflecting on his tumultuous life. Through his interactions with this friend, readers learn about David's struggles with mental health, including a hereditary predisposition to insanity, and his deep-seated love for Susanna, a significant figure from his past. The narrative intertwines vivid descriptions of the harsh yet beautiful Nordic landscape with David's internal battles, capturing the haunting influence of both personal and broader existential storms. As David confronts his memories and the visceral realities of life in Nordland, themes of fate, love, and the supernatural begin to emerge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNorway -- Fiction
700 1 _aMuir, Jessie
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13922
999 _c55310
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