Publisher's Synopsis
The Twin Brothers of Elfvedale is a novel written by Charles Henry Eden in 1875. The story is set in Norway and depicts the life of Norwegian peasants fifty years ago. The novel revolves around the lives of twin brothers, Halvor and Hans, who are born into a poor family in the village of Elfvedale. Despite their difficult circumstances, the brothers are determined to make something of themselves and work hard to improve their lives.As they grow older, the twins take different paths in life. Halvor becomes a successful farmer and marries the love of his life, while Hans becomes a sailor and travels the world. However, their paths cross again when they both fall in love with the same woman, Ingeborg. This creates a conflict between the brothers, and they must navigate their feelings for each other and their love for Ingeborg.The novel explores themes of family, love, jealousy, and the struggle for success in a rural setting. It also provides a glimpse into Norwegian peasant life during the 19th century. The Twin Brothers of Elfvedale is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by readers today.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.
