The Editor

by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson

The Editor is a novel written by Bjornstjerne Bjornson, a Norwegian author and Nobel Prize winner. The story is set in a small town in Norway and revolves around the life of a young editor named Georg Brandes. Brandes is a passionate and ambitious journalist who dreams of making a name for himself in the world of literature.As he begins to gain recognition for his work, Brandes becomes embroiled in a scandal involving a local politician. He is forced to choose between his loyalty to the truth and his loyalty to his friends and family. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful and mysterious woman named Lona Hessel.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the power of the press. It also delves into the complexities of small-town politics and the challenges faced by those who seek to expose corruption and wrongdoing.Overall, The Editor is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the world of journalism and the struggles faced by those who pursue the truth. It is a must-read for fans of Norwegian literature and anyone interested in the power dynamics of small communities.THIS 90 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE Three Dramas by Bjornstjerne The Editor, The Bankrupt and The King, by Bjornstjerne Bjornson. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766197646.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.

90 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1875

About the author

Bjørnstjerne Martinus Bjørnson was a Norwegian writer and the 1903 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate "as a tribute to his noble, magnificent and versatile poetry, which has always been distinguished by both the freshness of its inspiration and the rare purity of its spirit."
Bjørnson is the author of the lyrics to the Norwegian National Anthem, "Ja, vi elsker dette landet".