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Tales of Two Countries

Alexander Lange Kielland

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  • Book language: English
  • 116 pages

Tales of Two Countries is a collection of short stories by the Norwegian writer Alexander Lange Kielland, translated into English by William Archer. The stories reflect Kielland's realist style and his interest in social life and human character. They are worth listening to for their clear storytelling and insight into nineteenth-century Scandinavian society.

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TALES OF TWO COUNTRIES
By Alexander Kielland
Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer
With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen
Contents
INTRODUCTION.
In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were
vociferously
celebrating
the
attainment
of
the
baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway. The

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Contents

  1. TALES OF TWO COUNTRIES
  2. Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer
  3. Contents
  4. INTRODUCTION.
  5. PHARAOH.
  6. THE PARSONAGE.
  7. THE PEAT MOOR.
  8. “HOPE’S CLAD IN APRIL GREEN.”
  9. AT THE FAIR.
  10. TWO FRIENDS.
  11. A GOOD CONSCIENCE.
  12. ROMANCE AND REALITY.
  13. WITHERED LEAVES.
  14. THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO.
  15. THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG™ LICENSE

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