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First published in Norway in 1954, this lyrical novel is about an abrupt change from childish dreams and safety to grown-up responsibilities and happiness. On the surface it deals with what happens to two youngsters left for a night alone on their parents' farm, but like The Ice Palace and other great novels by Vesaas, the themes are far deeper: How difficult the road is from I to you or we, even when love is involved.
240 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1954
’They went across the yard side by side. And chanced to hold each other’s hand. Firm, lonely hands that suddenly had something strange to hold. The meadow still lay there playing with its veil of mist and the pale light was on the road and the tress and on every check. This is was, amid a fragrance from Gudrun.’
