Professor Lovdahl (1904)

Professor Lovdahl is a novel written by Alexander Lange Kielland and was first published in 1904. The story is set in Stavanger, Norway, during the late 19th century and revolves around the life of Professor Lovdahl, a middle-aged man who is struggling to find meaning in his life.Professor Lovdahl is a well-educated man who has dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge. He spends most of his time studying and teaching at the local university, but he feels unfulfilled and dissatisfied with his life. He is a lonely man who has no real friends or family, and he struggles to connect with the people around him.As the story progresses, Professor Lovdahl becomes involved with a young woman named Dina, who is the daughter of one of his colleagues. Dina is a free-spirited and independent woman who is not afraid to challenge the social norms of her time. She is attracted to Professor Lovdahl's intellect and his passion for knowledge, and the two of them begin a relationship.However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Dina is already engaged to another man, and she is torn between her love for Professor Lovdahl and her sense of duty to her fianc�����. Meanwhile, Professor Lovdahl is also struggling with his own feelings of guilt and shame, as he begins to question the value of his work and his place in society.The novel explores themes of love, loneliness, and the search for meaning in life. It is a poignant and thought-provoking story that offers a glimpse into the inner life of a man who is struggling to find his place in the world. Professor Lovdahl is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.