Praesten (1905) - Hans Ernst Kinck - Bog

Praesten (The Priest) is a novel written by the Norwegian author Hans Ernst Kinck and was first published in 1905. The story revolves around the life of a young priest named Johannes Fjell. He is a deeply religious man who is dedicated to his work and his faith. However, his beliefs are challenged when he falls in love with a woman named Anna. She is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is also deeply religious but does not share the same beliefs as Johannes. As the story progresses, Johannes finds himself torn between his love for Anna and his commitment to the church. He struggles to reconcile his feelings for her with his duty as a priest. Meanwhile, Anna is also grappling with her own doubts and fears about their relationship. The novel explores themes of love, faith, and duty. It also delves into the complexities of human relationships and the challenges that arise when one's personal beliefs clash with societal expectations. Overall, Praesten is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers insight into the human condition and the struggles that we all face in our quest for love, faith, and fulfillment.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.