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En glad Gut
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Wikipedia article
'En glad Gut' (A Happy Boy) is a novel published in 1860 by the Norwegian writer Bjrnstjerne Bjrnson. It is one of his peasant novels.
Plot
The main character, yvind Plassen, is a cotter's son that eventually wins a foothold in life, and thereby also his beloved Marit, a farm girl, through education at an agricultural school. Alongside the two and their parents, the story also develops the character of yvind's older friend and adviser Brd, the schoolmaster, in particular.
Reception
Edvard Beyer wrote in 'Norges litteraturhistorie' (Norway's Literary History) that "The story has a lyrical feel, especially the scenes from childhood. Brd the schoolmaster is one of Bjrnson's finest portrayals. However, his depiction of the protagonist is not as developed as in 'Arne', and the last chapters are marked by haste. ... The critics had many words of praise, and with its cheerful tone and simple message'Lft ditt hode, du raske gutt!' 'Lift your head, you restless youth!' and 'Elsk din neste, du kristensjel' 'Love your neighbor, you Christian soul''A Happy Boy' is perhaps the most beloved of all of Bjrnson's stories."
Film adaptation
'En glad gutt' was filmed in 1932 to mark the centenary of Bjrnson's birth. Tore Foss played the lead role as yvind. This was one of the first sound films in Norway.
References
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