Magnhild Dust (1882)

Magnhild: Dust is a novel by Norwegian author Bjornstjerne Bjornson, originally published in 1882. Set in rural Norway, the story follows the life of the titular character, Magnhild, a young woman who is forced to marry a man she does not love in order to secure her family's financial stability. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the societal expectations placed upon women in the 19th century.Magnhild is a headstrong and independent young woman who dreams of marrying for love, but when her family's financial situation becomes dire, she is pressured into marrying a wealthy and much older man named Knut. Despite her initial reluctance, Magnhild tries to make the best of her situation and becomes a devoted wife and mother. However, she cannot help but feel trapped and unfulfilled in her loveless marriage.As the years go by, Magnhild's life becomes increasingly complicated. She falls in love with another man, the charismatic and free-spirited Ludvig, and must navigate the difficult and often dangerous social norms of her time in order to pursue her own happiness.Magnhild: Dust is a powerful and poignant novel that explores the complexities of love, duty, and the struggle for personal fulfillment. Bjornson's vivid descriptions of rural Norway and his nuanced portrayal of his characters make this book a timeless classic of Norwegian literature.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.