Fangliner

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Fangliner (1972), translated as "Mooring Lines," is a collection of short stories by Norwegian author Kjartan Fløgstad. The work offers a stark and unsentimental portrayal of the lives of fishermen and factory workers. Fløgstad, himself a former blue-collar worker and sailor, often focused on the working class in his writings, blending fantastical and experimental elements with a deep empathy for their experiences. This collection is representative of his style, which is characterized by a skillful mix of symbolism, humor, and a keen observation of both urban and rural life.1

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Fangliner (1972; “Mooring Lines”) is a collection of short stories that takes a hard, unsentimental look at the lives of fishermen and factory workers.
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Fangliner (1972; “Mooring Lines”) is a collection of short stories that takes a hard, unsentimental look at the lives of fishermen and factory workers.
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