Set against the rugged and picturesque landscape of rural Norway, this classic novel tells the story of Ovind, a young farmhand who is torn between his love for a wealthy landowner's daughter and his loyalty to his own working-class roots. A poignant and timeless tale of class struggle, forbidden romance, and the search for personal identity.

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