The Fisher Girl (1871)

""The Fisher Girl"" is a novel written by Bjornstjerne Bjornson in 1871. The story follows the life of a young girl named Margit Holman, who lives in a small fishing village in Norway. Margit is an independent and strong-willed girl who dreams of becoming a fisherman like her father. However, her dreams are shattered when her father dies at sea, leaving her family in a state of poverty.Margit's mother remarries, but her stepfather is abusive and cruel. Margit is forced to leave her home and seek work in the city. She finds a job as a seamstress, but her life is still filled with hardship and struggle. Despite these challenges, Margit remains determined to make a better life for herself.As the story progresses, Margit meets a young man named Erland, who is also from a fishing family. They fall in love, but their relationship is threatened by their different social classes and Erland's overbearing mother. Margit must navigate these obstacles while also dealing with the challenges of her own life.""The Fisher Girl"" is a powerful novel that explores themes of love, class, and the struggle for independence. Bjornson's vivid descriptions of Norwegian life and culture make the story come alive, and Margit's determination and resilience make her a compelling and inspiring protagonist.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.