WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
Laivuri Worse cover

Laivuri Worse

By Alexander Lange Kielland
Open in WeRead

About This Book

A seasoned skipper returns to his coastal town and the narrative traces the responses of merchants, relatives, and sailors as he resumes shore life. Harbor scenes and household interiors alternate with social gatherings and local institutions, disclosing personal pride, faded amusements, and disputes over family and property. Interactions among veterans and younger crew members, civic leaders, and devout parishioners bring debates about morality and reform into everyday settings. Through detailed episodes and character interplay, the work depicts communal manners, maritime identity, and tensions between public reputation and private feeling.

About the Author

Kielland, Alexander Lange portrait

Alexander Lange Kielland

Alexander Lange Kielland was a prominent Norwegian author and playwright, known for his contributions to the literary movement of realism in the late 19th century. His works often explore social issues and the complexities of human relationships, reflecting the changing dynamics of Norwegian society. Among his notable works is "Garman and Worse: A Norwegian Novel," which delves into the lives of a family in a small coastal town. Kielland's writing is characterized by its keen observations and rich character development, making him a significant figure in Norwegian literature. He also wrote extensively in various genres, including novels, short stories, and plays.

More Books by This Author

6 picks
Arbeiders: Roman cover Arbeiders: Roman by Alexander Lange Kielland Elsie cover Elsie by Alexander Lange Kielland Fortuna: Een Roman uit het Noorsch (Voortzetting van "Vergif") cover Fortuna: Een Roman uit het Noorsch (Voortzetting van "Vergif") by Alexander Lange Kielland Garman and Worse: A Norwegian Novel cover Garman and Worse: A Norwegian Novel by Alexander Lange Kielland Jaakoppi cover Jaakoppi by Alexander Lange Kielland Myrkkyä cover Myrkkyä by Alexander Lange Kielland