Moment of Freedom

novel by Bjørneboe

Also known as: “Frihetens øyeblikk”

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"Moment of Freedom" is a novel by Norwegian writer Jens Bjørneboe, published in 1966. It is the first part of a trilogy that explores "bestiality's history," detailing instances of increasing state violence against the powerless. Bjørneboe, a significant postwar Norwegian author, was known for his outrage against the misuse of power. His work often critiques societal failings, including those of the Norwegian school system and prison system. "Moment of Freedom" is considered one of his best novels and is part of a larger body of work that includes poetry, drama, and essays, all reflecting his rebellious indignation and concern for the vulnerable.1

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20th-century Norwegian literature
After World War II
…such as Frihetens øyeblikk (1966; Moment of Freedom), he probed the nature of evil across all of Western civilization. In her early short stories Torborg Nedreaas, also a politically committed author, retold stories from the war years, but she did so from a woman’s point of view. However, it was…
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…such as Frihetens øyeblikk (1966; Moment of Freedom), he probed the nature of evil across all of Western civilization. In her early short stories Torborg Nedreaas, also a politically committed author, retold stories from the war years, but she did so from a woman’s point of view. However, it was…
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