The Fisher Maiden (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
- First Published: 1868
- Type of Work: Short fiction
- Type of Plot: Pastoral
- Time of Work: Early nineteenth century
- Setting: Norway
- Genres: Long fiction, Pastoral
- Subjects: Love or romance, Nineteenth century, Marriage, Villages, Sailing or sailors, Gossip, Norway or Norwegians
- Locales: Norway
Characters Discussed
Petra, known as the fisher maiden. She is the illegitimate child of Pedro Ohlsen and Gunlaug. As a child, she is brought back to her home village by her mother. When she grows up, she acquires three suitors who fight over her. She leaves the village for Bergen because she is attracted to the stage. She is later forgiven by Hans Ödegaard, who has felt that she ruined his life when he was her suitor.
Hans Ödegaard, the village pastor’s son. He teaches Petra to read and falls in love with her. To his father’s sorrow, he is indifferent to a career...
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