![]() ![]() The Norwegian traitor, and depicts the spirited patriotism of the As he delves into the emotions of the German commander and In this masterful tale set in Norway during World War II, SteinbeckĮxplores the effects of invasion on both the conquered and theĬonquerors. I couldn't find the exact quote (book is at home, if necessary I can upload a photo later) but did find this summary from another Pan Books edition (emphasis is mine): It seems to be a European country since there is talk about America but my edition (Pan Books) says that the novel is set in Norway. I was in Belgium twenty years ago and in France.Īnd the novel was written during World War II (1942 to be exact) but there is no indication who the conquered are. They talk about "the Leader" Colonel Lanser says, Throughout the novel are several allusions that the conquerors are German. I recently read The Moon is Down by John Steinbeck and I noticed that the conquerors and the conquered are not defined. ![]()
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