
In a mist‑cloaked mountain valley of Norway, a humble fiddler named Ole Haugen lives with his spirited daughter Aslaug, whose voice carries the wild rhythm of the highlands. When the third son of the affluent Tingvold family, a young man returning from exile, meets Aslaug at a grand wedding, an unlikely attraction sparks amid lingering feuds and family expectations. Their connection awakens the legend of Ole’s “wedding march,” a tune said to bind fate itself, and the couple soon finds themselves at the heart of a story that weaves music, love, and a reluctant destiny.
The narrative follows the first generation of this tangled lineage, tracing how the march travels from farmyard to church, echoing through the lives of children born under its spell. As the melody spreads, it shapes the aspirations of an eager young girl named Astrid, whose budding talent hints at the power of heritage and the sacrifices demanded by honor. The tale balances lyrical descriptions of the rugged landscape with a warm, folksy humor that invites listeners into a world where a simple tune can change the course of many lives.
Language
fi
Duration
~1 hours (114K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2018-06-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1832–1910
A towering figure in Norwegian literature, this Nobel Prize winner wrote poetry, fiction, and drama with a strong public voice. He is also remembered for writing the lyrics to Norway’s national anthem.
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