Dry fish and wet : Tales from a Norwegian seaport by Anthon Bernhard Elias Nilsen
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"Dry Fish and Wet: Tales from a Norwegian Seaport" by Anthon Bernhard Elias Nilsen is a collection of tales set in a Norwegian coastal town, likely written in the early 20th century. The stories reflect the unique culture, history, and socio-economic challenges of the town's inhabitants, touching on their traditions and individual experiences. Central characters include Knut G. Holm, a merchant known for his resilience and knack for survival amidst numerous personal
and financial crises, along with his artistically inclined children, William and Marie, whose aspirations create tension within the household. The opening of the book introduces readers to the town, detailing its rich maritime history marked by trade and commerce. The opening sections delve into the life of Knut G. Holm, who engages in lively conversation with his new clerk, Betty Rantzau, as he navigates his complex family dynamics and the aspirations of his children, who desire to pursue artistic careers. Holm's frustration with their artistic ambitions contrasts with his pragmatic approach to life, setting the stage for further developments in their relationships. As Holm contemplates the future of both his business and his children's dreams, the narrative promises a blend of humor, drama, and poignant reflections typical in small-town storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Nilsen, Anthon Bernhard Elias, 1855-1936 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Worster, W. J. Alexander (William John Alexander), 1882-1929 |
| Title | Dry fish and wet : Tales from a Norwegian seaport |
| Contents | The town -- Knut G. Holm -- Bramsen -- Hermansen of the bank -- Mrs. Rantzau's story -- "Rebecca and the camels" -- Holm & Son -- Malla Trap -- Clapham Junction -- The ship comes home -- The concert -- Old Nick -- Cilia -- A royal visit -- Peter Oiland -- Emilie Rantzau -- The Eva Maria -- The Henrik Ibsen -- Nils Petter's legacy -- The admiral -- Dirrik. |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | City and town life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Norway -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35918 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35918-2 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 607 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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