Project Gutenberg 2011-10-19 Public domain in the USA. 120 Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne 1832 1910 Björnson, Björnstjerne Bjornson, Bjornstjerne Fairfax, Cecil The Heritage of the Kurts, Volume 1 (of 2) Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books "The Heritage of the Kurts, Volume 1" by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson is a novel written in the late 19th century that explores themes of inheritance, social status, and the trials of the Kurt family across generations. The narrative begins by detailing the tumultuous history of "The Estate," owned by the family, and introduces the central character of Konrad Kurt, who strives to redeem his family's legacy amidst a backdrop of familial tyranny and personal struggles. The opening of the narrative provides a rich historical context, describing "The Estate" as a significant property steeped in conflict and ambition, notably focusing on its first owner, Skipper Curt, whose violent past and tumultuous marriage shape the family's fortunes. Konrad, burdened by a troubled childhood marked by his father's cruelty and the family's decline, seeks to build a better future for himself through hard work in gardening. His character is presented as a blend of strength and sensitivity, struggling against the shadows of his family's legacy while also facing personal demons. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the complexities of familial relationships and societal expectations as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Norwegian fiction -- Translations into English PT Text Category: Novels 360741 2025-07-15T10:18:20.836286 text/html 353558 2021-01-08T05:42:27 text/html 209475 2025-07-15T10:18:28.255232 application/epub+zip 213879 2025-07-15T10:18:24.015327 application/epub+zip 206223 2025-07-15T10:18:22.750256 application/epub+zip 396721 2025-07-15T10:18:31.413212 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 374554 2025-07-15T10:18:27.406299 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 346988 2022-09-17T09:57:59.217570 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 328358 2025-07-15T10:18:20.109274 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 328178 2021-01-08T05:42:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 328254 2021-01-08T05:42:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21010 2025-07-15T10:18:31.542216 application/rdf+xml 14533 2025-07-15T10:18:23.244266 image/jpeg 3487 2025-07-15T10:18:22.995272 image/jpeg 124073 2021-01-08T05:42:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 127440 2021-01-08T05:42:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 124036 2021-01-08T05:42:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 203150 2025-07-15T10:18:20.864291 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fi.wikipedia