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""The Pilot and His Wife"" is a novel written by Jonas Lie, a Norwegian author, and was first published in 1898. The story is set in the small town of Vads¿¿¿¿¿¿, located in the northernmost part of Norway, where the main character, Lars Falkenberg, works as a pilot. Lars is a respected member of the community and has a loving wife, Ingeborg, and two children.The novel follows the struggles of Lars and Ingeborg as they navigate their way through the complexities of their marriage. Lars is often away for extended periods, piloting ships through treacherous Arctic waters, leaving Ingeborg alone to care for their children and manage their home. When Lars returns, he is often distant and emotionally unavailable, causing tension between the couple.As the story progresses, a series of events unfold that test the couple's relationship. Ingeborg's cousin, a wealthy businessman, comes to town and takes an interest in Ingeborg, causing Lars to become jealous and insecure. Additionally, Lars is involved in a shipwreck that leaves him traumatized and struggling with alcoholism.Throughout the novel, Lie explores themes of love, marriage, jealousy, and the challenges of living in a remote community. The story is set against the backdrop of the rugged and beautiful Norwegian landscape, adding to the novel's rich sense of place.Overall, ""The Pilot and His Wife"" is a poignant and moving tale of a marriage tested by distance, jealousy, and trauma. Through the struggles of Lars and Ingeborg, Lie offers a powerful exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the resilience of the human spirit.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781432676490
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 360
  • Udgivet:
  • 1. juni 2007
  • Størrelse:
  • 229x152x20 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 529 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. december 2024

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""The Pilot and His Wife"" is a novel written by Jonas Lie, a Norwegian author, and was first published in 1898. The story is set in the small town of Vads¿¿¿¿¿¿, located in the northernmost part of Norway, where the main character, Lars Falkenberg, works as a pilot. Lars is a respected member of the community and has a loving wife, Ingeborg, and two children.The novel follows the struggles of Lars and Ingeborg as they navigate their way through the complexities of their marriage. Lars is often away for extended periods, piloting ships through treacherous Arctic waters, leaving Ingeborg alone to care for their children and manage their home. When Lars returns, he is often distant and emotionally unavailable, causing tension between the couple.As the story progresses, a series of events unfold that test the couple's relationship. Ingeborg's cousin, a wealthy businessman, comes to town and takes an interest in Ingeborg, causing Lars to become jealous and insecure. Additionally, Lars is involved in a shipwreck that leaves him traumatized and struggling with alcoholism.Throughout the novel, Lie explores themes of love, marriage, jealousy, and the challenges of living in a remote community. The story is set against the backdrop of the rugged and beautiful Norwegian landscape, adding to the novel's rich sense of place.Overall, ""The Pilot and His Wife"" is a poignant and moving tale of a marriage tested by distance, jealousy, and trauma. Through the struggles of Lars and Ingeborg, Lie offers a powerful exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the resilience of the human spirit.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.

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