Music from a Blue Well

novel by Nedreaas

Also known as: “Musikk fra en blå brønn”

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"Music from a Blue Well" is a novel by Torborg Nedreaas, a Norwegian author whose works often reflect the country's experiences during World War II. Published in 1960, the novel focuses on the coming-of-age of a young girl and the societal forces that impact vulnerable individuals. Nedreaas's writing is known for its exploration of the human psyche and the challenges faced by individuals within society.12

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20th-century Norwegian literature
After World War II
…fra en blå brønn (1960; Music from a Blue Well), about a young girl’s growing up, that brought her fame. Her focus remained always on the societal forces bearing down on the vulnerable individual.
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…fra en blå brønn (1960; Music from a Blue Well), about a young girl’s growing up, that brought her fame. Her focus remained always on the societal forces bearing down on the vulnerable individual.
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