Vesaas, Tarjei
The Birds (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241384879
- author:
- Vesaas, Tarjei
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Birds by Tarjei Vesaas is a poignant and introspective novel about a young man's struggle to understand himself and his place in the world. As he navigates the complexities of family life, Mattis finds solace in the natural world around him.
When the woodcock begins its annual migration over his home, Mattis senses that something is about to change. His sister Hege's new love brings an unexpected disruption to their peaceful existence, forcing Mattis to confront his own fate and the fragility of life.
This beautifully written novel explores themes of family, identity, and the human condition with great insight and sensitivity. Translated from Norwegian, The Birds is a powerful and moving portrayal of life's complexities and the beauty that can be found in its simplest moments.
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