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Summary edit
The Blind Man (I blinda), pubished in Norway in 1919 and in America in 1931, deals with Anders. In each generation there is a capable man and a ne’er-do-well. Anders has many of the Juvikings’ best qualities, together with a strong dose of obstinacy. Petter is a spiteful sneak, with just too... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Anders Haaberg: The master of Haaberg farm, and Petter's older brother.
- Petter Haaberg: Anders' younger brother. Later moves to Rönnigan and becomes Petter Rönnigan.
- Massi Liness: A beautiful young woman who Anders falls in love with.
- Aasel Juvika: Anders' and Petter's aunt, the mistress of Juvik farm.
- Ola Engdal: Anders' rival, a suitor to Massi.
- Solvi Haaberg: Daughter of the Lappish beggar Lame Andrias. Petter's sweetheart.
- Lame Andrias: A Lappish beggar.
- Per Haaberg: Anders' and Massi's oldest.
- Gjartru Haaberg: Anders' and Massi's eldest daughter.
- Aasel Haaberg: Anders' and Massi's second eldest daughter.
- Jens Haaberg: Anders' and Massi's second eldest son.
- Beret Haaberg: Anders' and Massi's third eldest daughter.
- Ola Haaberg: Anders' and Massi's youngest son.
- Kjersti Rönnigan: Ola Engdal's and Massi's daughter, raised by Petter.
- Kristian Lauvset: A neighbor of Anders'.
- Ravald Leinland: A merchant from whom Anders buys building materials for the new church.
- Petter Liness: Kjersti's sweetheart, who dies in a fishing accident.
- Hall Grönset: Gjartru's first sweetheart, who dies in a fishing accident.
- Marja Leinland: Daughter of Ravald the merchant.
- Brede: A servant, and Aasel Haaberg's sweetheart.
- Ove Thöger: The new sheriff from down south, installed by the Governor.
- Kristen Folden: A farm hand at Paalsness, who comforts Aasel.
Quotes edit
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“It was a summer evening and fine weather, the meadows lay close-shorn of aftergrass, the birch forest was wrapped in deepest sabbath stillness, the shadows were lengthening, and the guests of the Haaberg funeral ale said goodbye and went their ways.”
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“Anders was silent as he strode on, only his nostrils widened and drew in the air, and his eyes wandered wide-awake over field and meadow; he was silent as the mountain-tops, as they awoke to the sunshine and let the dreams roll off them, showing their grey rocks and patches of bog and all that they were made of. — The corncrake, he stood a moment and listened to her: yes, what she said was true. And deep within himself went the same persistent song, the day and he talked together and were of one mind.”
Setting & Locations edit
- Namdal: A district in Norway, to the north of Trondheim, where many of Olav Duun's stories are set.
- Haaberg: A farm whose fortunes have declined and risen again, purchased by Anders' and Petter's father, the former master of Juvik.
- Engdal: A farm to the east of Haaberg, facing the sea. Home of Ola Engdal, and later of Massi.
- Rönnigan: A farm south of Haaberg, across the hill, purchased by Anders for his brother Petter.
- Lauvset: A farm neighboring Haaberg.
- The Voe: The trading place where Jens works.
- Paalsness: The farm where widow Ane lives, where Aasel Haaberg attends to her, and where Kristen Folden works as farm hand.
First Sentence edit
It was a summer evening and fine weather, the meadows lay close-shorn of aftergrass, the birch forest was wrapped in deepest sabbath stillness, the shadows were lengthening, and the guests of the Haaberg funeral ale said goodbye and went their ways.
Table of Contents edit
I. Youth Has Its Fling
II. Solvi
III. The Rock Silde
IV. Massi
V. One Big And Many Small
VI. Offspring
VII. Up The Church Tower And Down Again
VIII. Swans Sing And Thrushes Twitter
IX. "Cast Thy Bread Upon The Waters"
X. Blind
Glossary edit
- Bann: A public announcement of an upcoming wedding, usually made weekly for three weeks prior to the wedding, requiring anyone who knew of just grounds why the marriage could not take place to report it prior to the date announced.
- Tarn: A small steep-banked mountain lake or pool, generally formed by a glaciation process.
- Gann: Lappish sorcery.
- Corncrake: A bird of the rail family, Crex crex, that breeds in meadows and arable farmland across Europe.
- Fleer: To make a wry face in contempt, or to grin in scorn.
- Beck: A stream or small river.
- Byre: A barn, especially one used for keeping cattle.
- Black Book: A magical book believed by peasants to be used by ministers to defeat and command the Devil.
- Voe: A narrow sea inlet.
- Painter: A line that is attached to the bow of a boat and used for tying up (as when docking or towing).
- Concertina: A free-reed musical instrument, like the various accordions and the harmonica, with a bellows and buttons typically on both ends.
- Pizzle: A baton made from the penis of an oxen, once used to beat men and animals.
- Cassock: A black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 2 of 6 in The People of Juvik. (standard series)
Preceded by The Trough of the Wave, and followed by The Big Wedding.
First Edition edit
Original Language: Norwegian
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Country: Norway
Publication Date: 1919
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Publication Date: 1919
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- Library of Congress: 30006544
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