Monthly Archives: May 2019
Skobelef part 5
It was a great day for the horses, too. The mares under the ash trees lost their appetites and stood all the while arching...
Skobelef part 4
He came trotting along before the gig, a broad black hulk, his fetlocks dancing, his mane sweeping in billows down his neck, his eyes...
Skobelef part 3
The long line of vehicles came rolling in from the valleys. It picked up reinforcements at every crossroad until it was like a regular...
Skobelef part 2
We boys used to stand outside the church and do as our elders did— size up the people that arrived after us. We judged...
Skobelef part 1
Johan Bojer (1872—1959)
Born at Orkedalsovan, Bojer spent much of his early life in the rural districts of his country. He became interested in politics...