A Happy Boy

by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson

"A Happy Boy" by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson is a novel published in 1860. It follows Øyvind, a cotter's son who seeks to build a life for himself and win the heart of Marit, a farm girl, through education at an agricultural school. Guided by his older friend Bård the schoolmaster, Øyvind navigates the challenges of rural Norwegian life. This peasant tale carries a cheerful tone and simple message about lifting one's head and loving one's neighbor.