The Earth Draws by Jonas Lie (1887)
The novel revolves around the life of a young Norwegian man who returns to his homeland after years abroad. He becomes involved with a woman from a lower social class and struggles with the societal expectations placed upon him. The story explores themes of love, identity, and the constraints of traditional values in a rapidly changing world.
By Jonas Lie · First published 1887 · Genre: Fantasy, Folklore, Psychological Fiction · 3,230 words
First lines
There was once a young salesman at the storekeeper's at Sörvaag.
He was fair, with curly hair, shrewd blue eyes, and so smart, and obliging, and handsome, that all the girls in the town got themselves sent on errands, and made pilgrimages to the shop on purpose to see him. Moreover, he was so smart and skilful in everything he put his hand to, that the storekeeper never would part with him.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Jonas Lie
- Date: 1887 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Folklore, Psychological Fiction, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 3,230 words
- Structure: 1 section, 80 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The narrative involves supernatural elements, such as the underground folk and magical rings, which are central to the plot.
- Folklore — The story draws on traditional folklore themes, including encounters with mythical beings and the consequences of such interactions.
- Psychological Fiction — The protagonist experiences deep internal conflict and restlessness, reflecting psychological themes of desire and identity.
- Adventure — The protagonist's journeys to the mountainside and his explorations of the drawers represent a quest-like adventure.
Tags
Literary Fiction · Realism · 19th Century Literature · Norwegian Literature · Coming of Age · Social Commentary · Family Dynamics · Love Story · Tragic Love · Poverty · Class Struggle · Morality