Björnstjerne Björnson, 1832-1910

Payne, William Morton · 1919

Translator of Bjoernson's "Sigurd Slembe" and Jaeger's "Ibsen," Author of "Little Leaders," Etc. When the date of Bjoernson's seventieth birthday drew near at the close of 1902, the present writer, who had been from boyhood a devoted admirer of the great Norwegian, wished to make an American contribution to the world-wide tribute of gratitude and affection which the then approaching anniversary was sure to evoke. The outcome of that wish was an essay, summarizing Bjoernson's life and work, published in "The International Quarterly," March, 1903. The essay then written forms the substance of the present publication, although several additions have been made in the way of translation, anecd…

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