The Great Hunger the Great Hunger

The Great Hunger by Johan Bojer is a novel that explores the devastating effects of poverty and famine on a small Norwegian community in the late 19th century. The story follows the struggles of a young couple, Ola and Eli, as they try to survive during a period of extreme hardship and desperation.As the famine worsens, Ola and Eli are forced to make difficult decisions in order to stay alive. They are constantly battling hunger and sickness, and must rely on the kindness of others to get by. Along the way, they encounter a cast of characters, including wealthy landowners, corrupt officials, and fellow peasants, each with their own motivations and agendas.Through their experiences, the novel explores themes of class, power, and social inequality. It also highlights the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.Overall, The Great Hunger is a powerful and moving novel that offers a poignant reflection on the human cost of poverty and famine.Ah! till now your mind has been so filled with cold mechanics, with calculations, with steel and fire. More and more knowledge, ever more striving to understand all things, to know all, to master all. But meanwhile, the tones of the hymn died within you, and the hunger for that which lies beyond all things grew ever fiercer and fiercer. You thought it was Norway that you needed--and now you are here. But is it enough?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.