num_pages: 253
description: A grand, sweeping saga of sacrifice and struggle, this epic tale recaptures the world of Norwegian homesteaders at the turn of the 20th century. It created an international sensation upon first publication and led to the author's 1920 Nobel Prize in Literature. Rich in symbolism, it continues to resonate with modern readers today.
language: Norwegian
title: Markens grøde
titlecomplete: Markens grøde (Lanterne-bokene)
characters: Brede Olsen, Geissler, Inger, Isak
genres: Classics, Philosophy, Nobel Prize, Novels, 20th Century, Literature, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Scandinavian Literature
ratings_count: 10028
places: Norway
publisher: Gyldendal