Lajla

Lajla: A New Tale of Finmark is a novel written by Jens Andreas Friis and published in 1888. The story is set in the northernmost region of Norway, known as Finmark, and follows the life of a young Sami girl named Lajla. The book explores themes of love, family, and cultural identity as Lajla navigates her way through the challenges of living in a society that does not fully accept her people.Lajla is a strong and independent character who is determined to break free from the traditional gender roles that have been imposed on her. She dreams of becoming a reindeer herder, a profession that is typically reserved for men. However, Lajla's father forbids her from pursuing this dream, insisting that she must marry and have children instead.Despite the obstacles she faces, Lajla refuses to give up on her dreams. She finds support and encouragement from her mother and from a kind-hearted Norwegian man named Christian, who falls in love with her. Together, they work to overcome the prejudices and cultural barriers that stand in their way.Lajla: A New Tale of Finmark is a powerful and moving story that offers a unique perspective on the Sami people and their way of life. It is a timeless tale of love, courage, and the human spirit, and is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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.