Army of Truth - Selected Poems

Informationen zum Autor Henrik Wergeland (1808-45) was one of the leading figures in Scandinavian Romanticism and ranks as one of Norway's greatest poets. Klappentext One of Norway's most celebrated literary figures of the nineteenth century, Henrik Wergeland worked tirelessly for the civil rights of Jews in Norway. He used the words and structure of his poetry to enliven the ideals of truth, freedom, and equality. This translated volume, containing several of Wergeland's most prominent poems, beautifully encapsulates the compelling force of his message, allowing its enduring influence to benefit a wider contemporary audience. Zusammenfassung One of Norway's most celebrated literary figures of the nineteenth century! Henrik Wergeland worked tirelessly for the civil rights of Jews in Norway. This translated volume! containing several of Wergeland's most prominent poems! beautifully encapsulates the compelling force of his message! allowing its enduring influence to benefit a wider contemporary audience.

Product details

• Authors: Henrik Wergeland, Henrik/ Galtung Wergeland
• Assisted by: Ragnhild Galtung (Editor), Anne Born (Translation), G.M. Gathorn (Translation)
• Publisher: The University of Wisconsin Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.09.2011
• EAN: 9780299185343
• ISBN: 978-0-299-18534-3
• No. of pages: 88
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama > Poetry; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous