The Lost Father (1920)

The Lost Father is a novel written by Norwegian author Arne Garborg and originally published in 1920. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young woman named Barbro, who is searching for her father. Barbro's mother died when she was young, and her father left the family shortly after. Barbro grows up in poverty and struggles to make ends meet, but she never forgets her father and longs to find him.The novel explores themes of family, identity, and the search for meaning in life. Barbro's journey takes her through various parts of Norway, as she encounters different people and experiences along the way. She meets a variety of characters, some of whom help her in her quest, while others hinder her progress.Throughout the novel, Garborg explores the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of finding one's place in the world. The Lost Father is a poignant and thought-provoking work that offers a glimpse into the struggles of a young woman trying to find her way in a difficult and uncertain world.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.