Alberta and Jacob, originally penned by the remarkable Cora Sandel and masterfully translated by the gifted Elizabeth Rokkan, stands as a deeply poignant exploration of love, identity, and the rigid societal constraints of early 20th-century Norway. Sandel’s nuanced and evocative prose beautifully captures the delicate, often fraught relationship between the two protagonists, Alberta and Jacob, as they struggle to reconcile their personal desires with the weight of external expectations. Rokkan’s translation carefully preserves the subtlety and lyrical quality of Sandel’s original voice, offering English-speaking readers intimate access to this modern classic’s profound emotional depth and understated elegance. Morrigan & Co. proudly presents this thoughtfully curated edition for those who seek timeless literary craftsmanship and an insightful exploration of the complexities inherent in human connection and social boundaries.
Alberta and Jacob, originally penned by the remarkable Cora Sandel and masterfully translated by the gifted Elizabeth Rokkan, stands as a deeply poignant exploration of love, identity, and the rigid societal constraints of early 20th-century Norway. Sandel’s nuanced and evocative prose beautifully captures the delicate, often fraught relationship between the two protagonists, Alberta and Jacob, as they struggle to reconcile their personal desires with the weight of external expectations. Rokkan’s translation carefully preserves the subtlety and lyrical quality of Sandel’s original voice, offering English-speaking readers intimate access to this modern classic’s profound emotional depth and understated elegance. Morrigan & Co. proudly presents this thoughtfully curated edition for those who seek timeless literary craftsmanship and an insightful exploration of the complexities inherent in human connection and social boundaries.
Peter Owen Ltd, 2004 perfect condition as new
