It's Me by Jonas Lie (1883)
The novel revolves around the life of a young man who returns to his hometown after years abroad and becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships with various women, including a married woman and her daughter. The story explores themes of love, identity, and social class as the protagonist navigates these relationships and grapples with his own sense of self.
By Jonas Lie · First published 1883 · Genre: Fiction, Fantasy, Humor · 4,573 words
First lines
They had chatted so long about the lasses down in the valley; and what a fine time they had of it there, that Gygra's43 daughter grew sick and tired of it all, and began to heave rocks against the mountain side. She was bent upon taking service in the valley below, said she.
"Then go down to the ground gnome first, and grind thy nose down, and tidy thyself up a bit, and stick a comb in thy hair instead of an iron rake," said the dwellers in the mountains.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Jonas Lie
- Date: 1883 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Fantasy, Humor, Folklore, Children's Literature
- Length: 4,573 words
- Structure: 1 section, 112 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The narrative is a fictional story centered around characters and events that are not real.
- Fantasy — Elements of fantasy are present, including anthropomorphic characters and magical realism.
- Humor — The story contains comedic elements, particularly in the character's antics and situations.
- Folklore — The narrative reflects traditional storytelling techniques and themes common in folklore.
Tags
Autobiographical · Biographical · Memoir · Norwegian Literature · 19th Century Literature · Coming of Age · Self-Discovery · Identity Crisis · Social Commentary · Realism · Psychological Insight · Family Dynamics