Pe vremea judecătorului

by Tryggve Andersen, Iolanda Mecu (Translator)

Pe vremea judecătorului, prima carte a lui Tryggve Andersen, a devenit unul dintre titlurile clasice ale literaturii norvegiene, iar influenţa sa a fost de lungă durată. Stilul dens şi sobru a făcut din această scriere un model în proza norvegiană, stimulînd mulţi autori mai tineri şi stabilind o contrapondere faţă de lirismul capricios al prozei lui Hamsun.

Volumul conţine 10 povestiri traduse din versiunea engleză :
In the Days of the Councillor, Twayne Publishers, Inc. New York & The American-Scandinavian Foundation

Soţia judecătorului
Familia pastorului
Sperjurii
Fata căpitanului Tebetmann
Sesiunea de toamnă a curţii cu juri
Anne Cathrine Bühring
În bucătăria judecătorului
Predica
Domnişoara Nannestad
Foamete

200 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1897

Reviews

[Genie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted to like this book more than I did. This is, evidently, one of the great works of Norwegian fiction. I think I’ve read others I enjoyed more. The different storylines within the same town and the same timeframe were interesting, but it causes me to choose a favorite chapter. Instead of reading the book as a whole story, I found myself reading each chapter as a separate story.

What I came away with most, was my appreciation for learning more about the history of the time and the unique relationship between Denmark and Norway. This feud, trickles down into the relationships of those who are ‘forced’ to live and serve in the same community. Some officials seem to be sent to this area to serve as magistrates, parsons, attorneys, etc.... even if they are not Norwegian. Must have been a fascinating time.

There are some characters about whom I wish we had more information.
If you are at all intrigued, read the book. It will go quickly and you will learn more about Norway, around 1800.

[Knut EB · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sterkere som "lærebok" eller "historisk gløtt" fra overgangen til 1800-tallet enn som litteratur - men et spennende innblikk i en annen tid, godt beskrevet. Litt mye tragedie, men vipper den opp på 3.6.

[Henrik Nokhart]

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