num_pages: 88
description: One of Norway’s most celebrated literary figures of the nineteenth century, Henrik Wergeland worked tirelessly for the civil rights of Jews in Norway. He used the words and structure of his poetry to enliven the ideals of truth, freedom, and equality. This translated volume, containing several of Wergeland’s most prominent poems, beautifully encapsulates the compelling force of his message, allowing its enduring influence to benefit a wider contemporary audience. 
language: English
title: The Army of Truth: Selected Poems in the Historic Fight to Obtain Equal Rights for Jews in Nineteenth-century Norway
titlecomplete: The Army of Truth: Selected Poems in the Historic Fight to Obtain Equal Rights for Jews in Nineteenth-century Norway
ratings_count: 3
publisher: University of Wisconsin Press