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PublisherCambridge University Press

ISBN-100521048540

ISBN-139780521048545

eBay Product ID (ePID)118573419

Product Key Features

Number of Pages284 Pages

Publication NameModern Norwegian Literature, 1860-1918

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year1966

SubjectGeneral

TypeTextbook

AuthorBrian W. Downs

Subject AreaLiterary Criticism

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight17.5 Oz

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal839.82609

Table Of ContentPrefatory note; Map of Norway, showing the principal places mentioned in the text; 1. Preliminary; 2. Bjørnson; 3. Ibsen before 1884; Elster and Lie; 5. Kielland and Amalie Skram; 6. Garborg and other Landsmaal authors of his time; 7. Ibsen after 1882; 8. The Norwegian theatre: Gunnar Heiberg; 9. The new men of the 'nineties; 10. Linck and Hamsun; 11. The new century; 12. Coda; General notes; Bibliographical appendix; Index.

SynopsisThis 1966 survey of the 'classic' period of Norwegian literature was the first book in English devoted to the period. Beginning with a historical survey, it turns to the individual authors, grouping minor figures together. Bjørnson and Ibsen naturally dominate the account, but the context is kept in view., This general survey of the 'classic' period of Norwegian literature provides an introduction for the general reader as well as the student. Professor Downs begins with a historical survey which explains the political background to this period of flowering. He then turns to the individual authors, treating the greatest individually, and grouping minor figures together. Bjornson and Ibsen naturally dominate the account, but they are seen as members of a national movement, and the general cultural and social background are kept in view. Final chapters look forward to 'the new century'. Originally published in 1966, this was the first book in English devoted entirely to the period. It is fuller than general histories of Scandinavian literature, yet more general than studies of single authors. The text assumes no knowledge of Norwegian but the footnotes help the specialist towards further reading, and discuss points of substance using some Norwegian.", This general survey of the 'classic' period of Norwegian literature provides an introduction for the general reader as well as the student. Professor Downs begins with a historical survey which explains the political background to this period of flowering. He then turns to the individual authors, treating the greatest individually, and grouping minor figures together. Bjørnson and Ibsen naturally dominate the account, but they are seen as members of a national movement, and the general cultural and social background are kept in view. Final chapters look forward to 'the new century'. Originally published in 1966, this was the first book in English devoted entirely to the period. It is fuller than general histories of Scandinavian literature, yet more general than studies of single authors. The text assumes no knowledge of Norwegian but the footnotes help the specialist towards further reading, and discuss points of substance using some Norwegian., This general survey of the 'classic' period of Norwegian literature provides an introduction for the general reader as well as the student. Professor Downs begins with a historical survey which explains the political background to this period of flowering. He then turns to the individual authors, treating the greatest individually, and grouping minor figures together. Bj rnson and Ibsen naturally dominate the account, but they are seen as members of a national movement, and the general cultural and social background are kept in view. Final chapters look forward to 'the new century'. Originally published in 1966, this was the first book in English devoted entirely to the period. It is fuller than general histories of Scandinavian literature, yet more general than studies of single authors. The text assumes no knowledge of Norwegian but the footnotes help the specialist towards further reading, and discuss points of substance using some Norwegian.