One Of Life's Slaves (1895) - Jonas Lie - Bog

One of Life's Slaves is a novel written by Jonas Lie and was first published in 1895. The story is set in Norway and follows the life of a young man named Andreas Falkenberg. Andreas is the son of a wealthy businessman but he is unhappy with his life and feels trapped by his family's expectations. He decides to leave home and start a new life as a sailor, but soon finds that life at sea is not what he thought it would be.Andreas becomes disillusioned with his new life and eventually returns home to his family. However, he finds that he cannot fit back into his old life and becomes increasingly isolated and depressed. He becomes obsessed with the idea of finding true freedom and sets out on a journey to discover what it means to be truly free.Throughout the novel, Lie explores themes of identity, freedom, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. He also provides a vivid portrayal of life in Norway during the late 19th century, with its stark landscapes and harsh living conditions.One of Life's Slaves is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the human experience. It is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, history, or philosophy.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.