Skipper Worse

Skipper Worse is a novel written by Alexander Kielland, a Norwegian author. The book revolves around the life of a young man named Jorgen, who is also known as Skipper Worse. Jorgen is a wealthy and privileged young man who is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become a successful businessman. However, Jorgen has other plans and dreams of becoming a sailor.The novel is set in the coastal town of Stavanger in Norway during the mid-19th century. Jorgen's family is one of the most respected and influential in the town, and he enjoys all the privileges that come with his status. However, Jorgen's desire to become a sailor leads him to make some poor decisions, which ultimately lead to his downfall.As Jorgen struggles to find his place in the world, he is forced to confront the harsh realities of life. He faces financial difficulties, family conflict, and personal tragedy, all of which take a toll on his mental and emotional well-being. Through it all, Jorgen remains determined to pursue his dreams and find happiness, even if it means going against the expectations of his family and society.Skipper Worse is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of ambition, identity, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.Lauritz is so funny, I can't help laughing at him. Just imagine! they stretched a rope across the street when it got dark, and two of them held each end. When any one came whom they disliked, they tightened it, and tripped him up. After a time the Commissioner came-you know, the one who is so cross and red-faced-and he tumbled head over heels, and broke his arm.""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.