The Pilot And His Wife (Edition1) - Softcover

Lie, Jonas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9371816511 ISBN 13: 9789371816519

Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

Synopsis

The pilot and his wife begins with an isolated lighthouse on a rocky coast, where a quiet generational divide unfolds between an aging mariner and a curious young girl. He is marked by the weight of old regrets and unspoken tragedies, while she radiates a restless energy, drawn to the mysteries of the sea and the world beyond. Their secluded home, surrounded by waves and wind, becomes both a shelter and a prison, shaping the girl's longing for freedom and understanding. The story opens as the girl begins to question the silence of her guardian and the passing ships that stir her imagination. Conversations between them reveal fragments of the past and subtle emotional tension, underscoring the girl s yearning for connection and self-discovery. The distant sails on the horizon come to represent a larger, unpredictable world filled with promise and risk. As the narrative unfolds, the girl is drawn into experiences that challenge her innocence and test her resolve, setting the stage for a journey shaped by love, doubt, and the enduring pull of the sea.

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About the Author

Jonas Lauritz Idemil Lie was a Norwegian author known for his significant contributions to 19th-century literature as a novelist, poet, and playwright. Born on November 6, 1833, in Hokksund, Norway, he was the son of Pauline Christine Tiller. He developed a strong literary voice that explored Norwegian life, especially focusing on coastal communities, domestic relationships, and social constraints. Lie married Thomasine Lie in 1860, and together they had several children, including Mons Lie, Erik Lie, Michael Str m Lie, and Asta Lie Isaachsen. Lie's works often portrayed psychological insight and social observation, establishing him alongside Henrik Ibsen, Bj rnstjerne Bj rnson, and Alexander Kielland as one of the Four Greats of Norwegian literature. Throughout his career, he used fiction to examine the moral and emotional challenges faced by individuals caught between personal desire and societal duty. His writing was deeply rooted in Norwegian settings and often incorporated elements of folklore and maritime culture. He continued producing respected literary works until his death in Sandvika, Norway, on July 5, 1908, at the age of 74, leaving behind a legacy as one of Norway's most influential literary figures.

Edition details

• Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9371816511
• ISBN 13: 9789371816519
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 178