Mothwise by Knut Hamsun
QR code
"Mothwise" by Knut Hamsun is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Ove Rolandsen, a telegraph operator in a small Norwegian village who finds himself entangled in a web of love, social intrigue, and aspirations. The narrative explores his relationships with various characters, including his betrothed, Marie van Loos, and his infatuation with the alluring Elise Mack, as he grapples with his ambitions and the impact of
spring on his heart. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Marie van Loos, who is watching Ove Rolandsen and Olga, the parish clerk’s daughter, in what she suspects is a budding romance. As excitement builds in the village with the arrival of a new priest and his wealthy wife, Rolandsen exhibits a blend of humor and bravado as he tries to navigate his feelings for both women. The opening chapters set the stage for exploring themes of love and class dynamics while showcasing Rolandsen's aspirations for both personal and professional success, hinting at the intricate and humorous entanglements that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Hamsun, Knut, 1859-1952 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Worster, W. J. Alexander (William John Alexander), 1882-1929 |
| LoC No. | 21020662 |
| Uniform Title | Sværmere. English |
| Title | Mothwise |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreamers_(novel) |
| Credits |
Produced by Henry Flower 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: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Norway -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46220 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46220-2 |
| Release Date | Jul 7, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 558 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!