This is the first volume of a trilogy which marks the high point of outspokenness and originality of one of Norway's most controversial modern writers.
Jens Bjorneboe Knihy
Jens Bjørneboe bol nórsky spisovateľ a maliar, ktorého dielo ostro kritizovalo nórsku spoločnosť i západnú civilizáciu. Jeho nekompromisný humanizmus a hľadanie pravdy ho viedli k búrlivému životu, ktorý poznačili ťažké depresie, alkoholizmus a dokonca aj súdny proces pre obscénnosť. Bjørneboe sa identifikoval ako anarcho-nihilista a jeho tvorba, zahŕňajúca romány, poéziu aj drámy, skúma témy nespravodlivosti, spoločenských nedostatkov a ľudskej existencie. Je považovaný za jedného z najdôležitejších povojnových autorov Nórska, ktorého písanie je charakteristické svojou vášňou a odvahou ísť do extrémov.







Hlavní postavou a zároveň vypravěče je druhý důstojník Jensen,který vypráví historii vzpoury na plachetnici Neptun,plavící se v posledním roce minulého století z Manily do Marseille.Vzpoury,která nakonec vede ke ztroskotání lodi.
Powderhouse
- 208 stránok
- 8 hodin čítania
Powderhouse is a novel which is set in an asylum for the criminally insane, where the narrator functions as a kind of porter, observing and commenting on the foibles of inmates and keepers alike
This volume marks the apex and the culmination of the provocative Norwegian author Jens Bjorneboe's investigations into the nature of evil.
Ere the Cock Crows
- 292 stránok
- 11 hodin čítania
Exploring the moral dilemmas of individuals during World War II, this chilling novel delves into the lives of Germans involved in Nazi concentration camps. Dr. Reynhardt, a family man, struggles with his role in horrific medical experiments, while Heidenbrand grapples with his complicity driven by ambition. The arrival of Samuel, a Jewish prisoner and childhood friend, complicates their relationships and forces them to confront their choices. The narrative examines themes of inhumanity, the ethics of science, and the weight of free will, reflecting ongoing societal concerns.
Winter in Bellapalma
- 168 stránok
- 6 hodin čítania
Set in a quaint Italian fishing village, the story explores the lives of expatriates navigating love and community dynamics while clashing with local fishermen over tourism development. Through vivid character sketches, it offers a humorous yet insightful social commentary on the tension between modernity and tradition, highlighting the complexities of human interaction amidst differing values. This lighter, engaging read showcases Jens Bjørneboe's talent for blending humor with critical observations of society.
Haiene, som ble det siste litterære arbeidet fra Jens Bjørneboes hånd, er en dramatisk sjøroman og samtidig en myte om det 20. århundret. Bokens beretter er annenstyrmann Peder Jensen på barken «Neptun», som seiler ut fra Manila 21. oktober 1899, og blir registrert som sporløst forsvunnet 21. april 1900. Skildringen av den stormfulle ferden over havet med haiene i kjølvannet, og der elementenes raseri følges av ondskap og grusomhet, blir en symbolsk beretning om de ukjente dyp og utilgjengelige underverdener i menneskesinnet. I Peder Jensens fortelling fins politiske og kulturelle refleksjoner i rikt monn, side om side med fargerike portretter av de ulike mennesketypene om bord.



