Essays on Scandinavian Literature - Hjorth Boyesen, Hjalmar
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This is many of the old books which has been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten We republish them in high quality, using the original text and artwork so that they can be preserved for the present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
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Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen (1848-1895) was a noted Norwegian-American author and scholar, revered for his contributions to the understanding and appreciation of Scandinavian literature in the English-speaking world. Born in Norway, Boyesen received his education at the University of Leipzig where he cultivated a profound interest in the literary and cultural heritage of his native Scandinavia. He immigrated to the United States in 1869, where he became a prominent figure in academic circles, ultimately serving as Professor of German at Columbia University. Boyesen's literary output was considerable, spanning both fiction and critical essays. His scholarly work, 'Essays on Scandinavian Literature' (1895), remains a seminal text for students and aficionados of Nordic literary traditions. In this collection, Boyesen delves into the various national literatures of the Scandinavian countries, examining their unique contributions and underlying themes with a sophisticated and accessible prose style. He had a particular talent for illuminating the psychological depth and moral complexities in the works he surveyed, a reflection of the broader literary naturalism and realism of his time. Boyesen's legacy endures in the continued academic study of Scandinavian cultural production and the vibrant cross-cultural dialogue his work engendered between Europe and America in the late 19th century.