Jonas Lauritz Idemil Lie Books

A masterpiece of Scandinavian literature, The Visionary, or Pictures from Nordland is a haunting and lyrical meditation on love, art, and the mysteries of the human soul. Set against the backdrop of Norway's rugged coastline, the novel tells the story of a young artist who becomes obsessed with a beautiful and enigmatic woman. With its stunning prose and vivid evocation of a bygone era, The Visionary is a true classic of world literature.

This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original, emphasizing its cultural significance. While it may contain imperfections like marks and flawed pages due to its age, the reprint aims to preserve and promote the literary heritage. The commitment to making such works accessible in high-quality editions reflects a dedication to protecting important literature for future generations.

This reprint preserves the original text from 1876, offering readers an opportunity to explore historical themes and perspectives from that era. The book captures the essence of its time, showcasing the language, culture, and societal norms prevalent during the 19th century. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in historical literature and the evolution of storytelling.

This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of an original work, preserving its cultural significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. The commitment to making this literature accessible reflects an effort to protect and promote important historical texts in high-quality editions that remain true to the original.

Set against the backdrop of Christiania, this story follows the life of a smith's apprentice grappling with the harsh realities of existence. The protagonist's journey is marked by intense struggles and a tragic failure, driven by the overpowering force of his physical desires. Jonas Lie, known for his maritime tales, seeks to challenge critics' perceptions by exploring a different facet of life, showcasing his ability to convey deep emotional and societal themes within this poignant narrative.

The TREDITION CLASSICS series aims to revive timeless literature by making public domain books available in print. Driven by a passion for literature, the series collaborates with various non-profit projects to enrich its offerings. By purchasing these books, readers contribute to preserving significant literary works and supporting initiatives that promote literature's enduring value. Each sale helps ensure that these classic texts remain accessible to future generations.

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Reproduktion des Originals in Großdruckschrift.