Gesammelte Werke in fünf Bänden — 1. Band

This volume gathers a vibrant selection of poems and short narratives that introduced Bjørnstjerne Björnson’s voice to German‑speaking readers in the early twentieth century. The poems, rendered by translators such as Max Bamberger, Ludwig Fulda, Cläre Mjöen and Christian Morgenstern, range from lyrical meditations on nature and patriotism to intimate love songs and spirited folk verses. Their variety reflects the poet’s deep ties to Norway’s landscapes, history, and emerging national identity.

The accompanying stories, including “Thrond,” “Synnöve Solbakken,” and “Das Fischermädel,” showcase Björnson’s talent for portraying everyday people confronting moral choices and societal change. Through vivid characters and modest plots, the tales capture the tensions between tradition and progress that shaped Scandinavian life at the turn of the century. Together, poetry and prose offer listeners a rich portrait of a writer whose work helped define a cultural era, making this collection a compelling entry point into his enduring legacy.