The Army of Truth

Henrik Wergeland; Ragnhild Galtung; Anne Born; G.M. Gathorne-Hardy; I. Grøndahl; Dagne Groven Myhren

The Army of Truth

Selected Poems

Henrik Wergeland

Publication Year: 2003

One of Norway’s most celebrated literary figures of the nineteenth century, Henrik Wergeland worked tirelessly for the civil rights of Jews in Norway. He used the words and structure of his poetry to enliven the ideals of truth, freedom, and equality. This translated volume, containing several of Wergeland’s most prominent poems, beautifully encapsulates the compelling force of his message, allowing its enduring influence to benefit a wider contemporary audience.

Published by: University of Wisconsin Press

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Henrik Wergeland, Norway’s beloved poet, is also remembered for his ardent work in support of Jews. I am pleased to present this volume of his groundbreaking poems translated, some for the first time, into English, in order...

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pp. xiii-xx

Henrik Arnold Wergeland lived and wrote in the stirring period after the Napoleonic wars when Norway was laying its foundations as an independent nation. His brilliant talent left a lasting impression on Norway’s cultural and social life. In the...