Alexander Lange Kielland

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Professor Lovdahl (1904)

Beschreibung

""Professor Lovdahl"" is a novel written by Alexander Lange Kielland and first published in 1904. The story is set in Norway and follows the life of Professor Lovdahl, a respected and well-liked professor of theology at a university. Despite his success in academia, Lovdahl struggles with his personal life, including his marriage to a woman he does not love and his growing attraction to a younger student.As the story progresses, Lovdahl's personal and professional lives begin to unravel. His marriage falls apart, and his reputation is tarnished when he is accused of having an affair with the student. The novel explores themes of love, morality, and the consequences of one's actions.Kielland's writing style is known for its realism and social commentary, and ""Professor Lovdahl"" is no exception. The novel provides a glimpse into Norwegian society at the turn of the 20th century and offers a critical examination of the role of religion and morality in everyday life. Overall, ""Professor Lovdahl"" is a thought-provoking and engaging work of literature that continues to be studied and appreciated 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.

Autor

Alexander Lange Kielland was born on February 18, 1849, in Stavanger, Norway, into a prominent and affluent family. His father, Jens Zetlitz Kielland, was a successful businessman, and his mother, Christiane Lange, came from a family with strong cultural and academic ties. Kielland's privileged upbringing allowed him to receive a comprehensive education, which laid the foundation for his future literary career. Kielland attended Stavanger Cathedral School and later studied law at the University of Christiania (now the University of Oslo). Despite his legal education, he was more interested in literature and the arts, which eventually led him to pursue a career as a writer. Kielland's literary output includes novels, short stories, and essays, many of which critique the social and moral issues of his time. Some of his most significant works include: "Garman & Worse" (1880): Kielland's debut novel, which explores the conflicts between tradition and progress within a Norwegian coastal town's shipping company. "Skipper Worse" (1882): A novel that delves into the lives of Norwegian seafarers and the influence of religious movements on their communities. "Else" (1881): A novella that addresses issues of gender and social inequality, focusing on the struggles of a young woman in a male-dominated society. "Arbeidsfolk" (1881): A collection of short stories highlighting the lives and struggles of the working class. A novel that critiques the moral and social consequences of industrialization and capitalist greed. Kielland's writing is characterized by its clear, concise prose and its use of irony and satire. He had a talent for creating vivid, realistic characters and settings, and his works often reflect his deep concern for social issues. His ability to combine social critique with engaging storytelling has made him one of Norway's most respected authors.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 296
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. April 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 432g
• ISBN-13: 9781104368364
• ISBN-10: 1104368366
• Artikelnr.: 26409100