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Set in a late 19th-century Norwegian coastal village, this novel explores the tragic love story of Johannes, a miller's son, and Victoria, an impoverished aristocrat. Their romance is hindered by class differences and societal expectations, leading to a poignant realization of their lost chance at happiness. Celebrated for its poetic and psychologically rich narrative, the story delves into the complexities of love within a rigid class structure. This new translation captures the haunting lyricism and emotional resonance of Hamsun's work.
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Victoria, Knut Hamsun
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Victoria
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Knut Hamsun
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- ISBN13
- 9780143039372
- Series
- Original title
- Victoria
- Rating
- 3.8 out of 5
- Description
- Set in a late 19th-century Norwegian coastal village, this novel explores the tragic love story of Johannes, a miller's son, and Victoria, an impoverished aristocrat. Their romance is hindered by class differences and societal expectations, leading to a poignant realization of their lost chance at happiness. Celebrated for its poetic and psychologically rich narrative, the story delves into the complexities of love within a rigid class structure. This new translation captures the haunting lyricism and emotional resonance of Hamsun's work.