Two Worlds part 3
“No. Now listen,” someone said; “it is true that the ideal conversation gets as far away as possible from what one is talking about;...
Two Worlds part 2
The bell began to toll in the small village church.
She turned from the sunset, and rocked her head to and fro, as if she...
Two Worlds part 1
Jens Peter Jacobsen (1847-1885)
Jacobsen, who began writing under the influence of Hans Christian Andersen, soon developed into a novelist and short story writer of...
Skobelef part 7
Peter Lo was not quite so fortunate. He could not be happy except in the society of the stallion. He lost interest in work....
Skobelef part 6
At last the wild beast was forced between the shafts. As the reins were loosened he rose on his hind legs, and the lash...
Skobelef part 5
It was a great day for the horses, too. The mares under the ash trees lost their appetites and stood all the while arching...
Skobelef part 4
He came trotting along before the gig, a broad black hulk, his fetlocks dancing, his mane sweeping in billows down his neck, his eyes...
Skobelef part 3
The long line of vehicles came rolling in from the valleys. It picked up reinforcements at every crossroad until it was like a regular...
Skobelef part 2
We boys used to stand outside the church and do as our elders did— size up the people that arrived after us. We judged...
Skobelef part 1
Johan Bojer (1872—1959)
Born at Orkedalsovan, Bojer spent much of his early life in the rural districts of his country. He became interested in politics...
