Modern Norwegian Literature 1860-1918

Klappentext Originally published in 1966, this general survey of the 'classic' period of Norwegian literature was the first book in English devoted entirely to the period. Zusammenfassung This 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Prefatory 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.

Product details

• Authors: Brian W. Downs, Brian Westerdale Downs
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.04.2011
• EAN: 9780521157803
• ISBN: 978-0-521-15780-3
• No. of pages: 286
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; LITERARY CRITICISM / European / Scandinavian, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 19th Century, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 20th Century, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900, Literary studies: from c 1900 -, Norwegian, c 1914 to c 1918 (including WW1), Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000, C 1900 - C 1914, c 1900 to c 1909, c 1914 to c 1918 (World War One period)