The Newly Married Couple

By Bjornstjerne Bjornson

Book Overview

The Newly Married Couple is a novel written by Bjornstjerne M. Bjornson, a Norwegian writer and Nobel Prize laureate. The story revolves around the lives of two newly married couples, Arne and Hulda, and Erik and Gunvor, who are close friends and neighbors in a small town in Norway. The novel explores the challenges and joys of married life, as the couples navigate their relationships, careers, and societal expectations. Arne and Hulda are a traditional couple, with Arne working as a farmer and Hulda taking care of the home and children. Erik and Gunvor, on the other hand, challenge gender roles and expectations, with Gunvor pursuing a career as a doctor and Erik supporting her ambitions.As the couples face various obstacles, including financial struggles, infidelity, and societal pressures, they learn to rely on each other and deepen their love and commitment. The novel also touches on themes of class, religion, and the changing roles of women in society.Overall, The Newly Married Couple is a thoughtful and engaging exploration of marriage and relationships, set against the backdrop of a changing Norway in the late 19th century.Axel. Of course I knew Laura was only a child; but I thought she would grow up when she felt the approach of love. But she has never felt its approach; she is like a bud that will not open, and I cannot warm the atmosphere. But you could do that--you, in whom she has confided all her first longings--you, whose kind heart knows so well how to sacrifice its happiness for others. You know you are to some extent responsible, too, for the fact that the most important event in her life came upon her a little unpreparedly; so you ought to take her by the hand and guide her first steps away from her parents and towards me.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162703369
• ISBN13: 9781162703367
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"