Arne (1884)

Arne is a novel written by Bjornstjerne Bjornson and was published in 1884. The book is set in rural Norway and tells the story of two young men, Arne and his friend, the narrator. Arne is described as a handsome and charismatic young man who is deeply in love with his childhood friend, the beautiful and kind-hearted Eli. However, Eli is engaged to another man, and Arne's love for her is unrequited.The novel follows Arne's journey as he tries to come to terms with his unrequited love and find his place in the world. He leaves his small village and travels to the city, where he becomes a successful writer and falls in love with a wealthy woman named Hulda. However, Arne's heart still belongs to Eli, and he eventually returns to his village to try and win her over.Throughout the book, Bjornson explores themes of love, loss, and the search for identity. He also touches on issues such as class and social status, as Arne struggles to find acceptance in both the rural community he grew up in and the more sophisticated world of the city.Overall, Arne is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of rural Norway in the late 19th century. It is a touching and poignant tale of love and self-discovery that will resonate with readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.