Publisher's Synopsis
The Heart of the Northern Sea is a novel written by Alvilde Prydz in 1907. The book is set in Norway and tells the story of a young woman named Asta who lives in a small fishing village. Asta is engaged to a fisherman named Olav, but she is torn between her love for him and her desire to see the world beyond her village.As Asta struggles with her conflicting feelings, she becomes involved in a dramatic love triangle with two other men, a wealthy landowner named Erik and a charismatic sailor named Lars. The story explores themes of love, duty, and the search for identity in a changing world.The Heart of the Northern Sea is a vivid portrayal of life in a Norwegian fishing village at the turn of the 20th century. The novel is rich in detail and offers a fascinating glimpse into the culture and traditions of the region. With its complex characters and compelling plot, The Heart of the Northern Sea is a timeless classic of Norwegian literature.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.
