Tales from Two Hemispheres by Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen

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Author Boyesen, Hjalmar Hjorth, 1848-1895
Title Tales from Two Hemispheres
Contents The man who lost his name -- The story of an outcast -- A good-for-nothing -- A scientific vagabond -- Truls, the nameless -- Asathor's vengeance
Credits Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger
Summary "Tales from Two Hemispheres" by Hjalmar Hjorth Boysen is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The opening tale introduces Halfdan Bjerk, a young Norseman who arrives in America, filled with idealistic dreams of freedom and success but soon finds himself facing the stark realities of immigrant life and societal indifference. At the start of the book, we meet Halfdan as he disembarks in New York, excited yet terrified of his new life. As he navigates the bustling streets, he grapples with feelings of isolation and dislocation, compounded by a series of misfortunes, including losing his belongings and being fined as a vagrant. Through his encounters—both with the charming innocence of a young girl named Clara and the dismissive attitudes of adults—Boysen paints a poignant portrait of an immigrant's struggle to find his place in a vibrant yet unforgiving society. The opening effectively sets the stage for Halfdan's journey, highlighting themes of belonging, identity, and the often harsh contrast between dreams and reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Norwegian Americans -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 299
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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