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The biography sheds light on the life of Norwegian playwright and poet Bjornstjerne Bjornson. That the nation hails him as a nationalist who propounded patriotic themes and ideas is eloquently described. The biography covers his major works, his ideals and convictions and follows his life till the state funeral that was accorded to him....
Biography of Bjornstjerne Martinus Bjornson (8 December 1832 - 26 April 1910), a Norwegian writer and the 1903 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate. Bjornson is considered as one of "The Great Four" Norwegian writers; the others being Henrik Ibsen, Jonas Lie, and Alexander Kielland. Bjornson is celebrated for his lyrics to the Norwegian National Anthem, "Ja, vi elsker dette landet."
Reproduction of the original: Works of Bjornstjerne Bjornson Patriots Edition by Bjornstjerne Bjornson
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Björnstjerne Björnson was one of the most prominent Norwegian writers of the 19th century. This book provides a comprehensive overview of his life and works. The author discusses Björnson's contribution to literature, his political views, and his impact on the cultural and intellectual life of Norway. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Norwegian literature and history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.