
Transcriber's Notes:
OVIND:
A Story of Country Life in Norway,
BY - BJÖRNSTJERNE BJÖRNSON.
BY - SIVERT AND ELIZABETH HJERLEID.
1869.
TRANSLATORS' PREFACE.
OVIND.
CHAP. I. - THE LOST GOAT.
CHAP. II. - AT SCHOOL.
In a wind‑swept valley where fir and birch cling to craggy ridges, a bright‑eyed boy named Ovind learns the rhythms of country life. He tends the family goat perched on the roof, his laughter echoing through the stone‑lined cottage until the animal darts away, sparking a small but urgent adventure. The sudden loss brings Ovind face‑to‑face with a curious girl from the hills, whose question sets off a gentle tug‑of‑war between fear and wonder. Their brief encounter hints at the friendships and responsibilities that will shape his days.
Through simple, vivid scenes of grazing goats, berry picking, and hard‑won chores, the story paints a portrait of a community bound by tradition and pride. As Ovind navigates school, his father's expectations, and the quiet demands of the land, he discovers a resilient spirit within himself. The narrative balances humor with heartfelt moments, offering listeners a warm glimpse of rural Norway and the timeless journey from boyhood to steady adulthood.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (157K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books
Release date
2011-10-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1832–1910
A giant of 19th-century Norwegian literature, his novels, plays, and poems helped shape modern Norway. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1903 and was known as a writer who brought public debate and national feeling into his work.
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