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'''Peer Stromme''' also '''Peer Olson Strømme''' (September 15, 1856 - September 15, 1921) was an American pastor, teacher, journalist, and author. Stromme was born in [[Winchester, Winnebago County, Wisconsin|Winchester, Wisconsin]] to immigrant parents from [[Norway]]; Ole and Eli Haugen. Stromme graduated from [[Luther College (Iowa)]] and attended [[Concordia Theological Seminary]]. In 1879, he was ordained into the [[Lutheran]] ministry. He subsequently held a teaching post at [[St. Olaf College]]. Peer Stromme was editor of ''Norden'', a Norwegian language paper in [[Chicago]]. Additionally he was the founding editor of the Norwegian language newspaper ''[[Dagbladet (Chicago)|Dagbladet]]''. He also translated books for the John Anderson Publishing Company in Chicago and the Lutheran Publishing House of [[Decorah, Iowa]].<ref> Thorson, Gerald “The Novels of Peer Strømme” (Norwegian American Historic Association, Volume 18: Page 141)</ref> |
'''Peer Stromme''' also '''Peer Olson Strømme''' (September 15, 1856 - September 15, 1921) was an American pastor, teacher, journalist, and author. Stromme was born in [[Winchester, Winnebago County, Wisconsin|Winchester, Wisconsin]] to immigrant parents from [[Norway]]; Ole and Eli Haugen. Stromme graduated from [[Luther College (Iowa)]] and attended [[Concordia Theological Seminary]]. In 1879, he was ordained into the [[Lutheran]] ministry. He subsequently held a teaching post at [[St. Olaf College]]. Peer Stromme was editor of ''Norden'', a Norwegian language paper in [[Chicago]]. Additionally he was the founding editor of the Norwegian language newspaper ''[[Dagbladet (Chicago)|Dagbladet]]''. He also translated books for the John Anderson Publishing Company in Chicago and the Lutheran Publishing House of [[Decorah, Iowa]].<ref> Thorson, Gerald “The Novels of Peer Strømme” (Norwegian American Historic Association, Volume 18: Page 141)</ref> |
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Stromme was the author of several books written in the Norwegian language which explored the Norwegian immigrant experience. Stomme was influenced in his writing style by other Norwegian American writers who had provided a truthful renditions of the lives of immigrant settlers, in particular [[Hans Andersen Foss]]. Stomme employed many major themes common to immigrant fiction, including the process of settling and assimilating into a new culture. His settings are detailed and realistic, with his books frequently depicted individuals who are at odds with society. |
Stromme was the author of several books written in the Norwegian language which explored the Norwegian immigrant experience. Stomme was influenced in his writing style by other Norwegian American writers who had provided a truthful renditions of the lives of immigrant settlers, in particular [[Hans Andersen Foss]]. Stomme employed many major themes common to immigrant fiction, including the process of settling and assimilating into a new culture. His settings are detailed and realistic, with his books frequently depicted individuals who are at odds with society. He is best remembered for his 1896 novel ''Hvorledes Halvor blev prest'' which was translated and published into English as ''Halvor: A Story of Pioneer Youth ''.<ref>Hoidahl, Aagot D. “Norwegian-American Fiction, 1880-1928” (Norwegian American Historic Association, Volume V: Page 61)</ref><ref>Mossberg, Christer Lennart “Scandinavian Immigrant Literature”, (Boise State University Boise, Idaho, 1981)</ref> |
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==Selected bibliography== |
==Selected bibliography== |
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*''Erindringer / av Peer Strømme'' (Reminiscences of Peer Strømme ) (1923) |
*''Erindringer / av Peer Strømme'' (Reminiscences of Peer Strømme ) (1923) |
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==Additional |
==Additional Sources== |
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*''The Memoirs of Peer Stromme'', (translated by Dr. Neil T. Eckstein. Originally published as ''Erindringer / av Peer Strømme''Minneapolis, Minn., Augsburg Publishing House) |
*''The Memoirs of Peer Stromme'', (translated by Dr. Neil T. Eckstein. Originally published as ''Erindringer / av Peer Strømme''Minneapolis, Minn., Augsburg Publishing House) |
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*''Peer Stromme's Noraville Stories'', (translated |
*''Peer Stromme's Noraville Stories'', (translated by Karl J. Schulz, Gerald Thorson, Neil T. Eckstein, Winchester Academy Ethnic Heritage Monographs. 1977) |
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*''Halvor: A Story of Pioneer Youth'' (translation of ''Unge Helgeson''. Luther College Press Decorah, IA. 1960) |
*''Halvor: A Story of Pioneer Youth'', (translation of ''Unge Helgeson''. Luther College Press Decorah, IA. 1960) |
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*''The Western Home: A Literary History of Norwegian-America'', (Chapter 13 titled "Knut Teigen and Peer Stromme, Natives of Wisconsin". by Orm Øverland. Northfield, MN: The Norwegian-American Historical Association, 1996) |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 14:52, 4 March 2009
Peer Stromme also Peer Olson Strømme (September 15, 1856 - September 15, 1921) was an American pastor, teacher, journalist, and author. Stromme was born in Winchester, Wisconsin to immigrant parents from Norway; Ole and Eli Haugen. Stromme graduated from Luther College (Iowa) and attended Concordia Theological Seminary. In 1879, he was ordained into the Lutheran ministry. He subsequently held a teaching post at St. Olaf College. Peer Stromme was editor of Norden, a Norwegian language paper in Chicago. Additionally he was the founding editor of the Norwegian language newspaper Dagbladet. He also translated books for the John Anderson Publishing Company in Chicago and the Lutheran Publishing House of Decorah, Iowa.[1]
Stromme was the author of several books written in the Norwegian language which explored the Norwegian immigrant experience. Stomme was influenced in his writing style by other Norwegian American writers who had provided a truthful renditions of the lives of immigrant settlers, in particular Hans Andersen Foss. Stomme employed many major themes common to immigrant fiction, including the process of settling and assimilating into a new culture. His settings are detailed and realistic, with his books frequently depicted individuals who are at odds with society. He is best remembered for his 1896 novel Hvorledes Halvor blev prest which was translated and published into English as Halvor: A Story of Pioneer Youth .[2][3]
Selected bibliography
- Hvorledes Halvor blev prest (How Halvor became a pastor) (1894)
- Unge Helgeson (Young Helgeson) (1906)
- Den vonde ivold (In the Clutches of the Devil) (1910)
- Erindringer / av Peer Strømme (Reminiscences of Peer Strømme ) (1923)
Additional Sources
- The Memoirs of Peer Stromme, (translated by Dr. Neil T. Eckstein. Originally published as Erindringer / av Peer StrømmeMinneapolis, Minn., Augsburg Publishing House)
- Peer Stromme's Noraville Stories, (translated by Karl J. Schulz, Gerald Thorson, Neil T. Eckstein, Winchester Academy Ethnic Heritage Monographs. 1977)
- Halvor: A Story of Pioneer Youth, (translation of Unge Helgeson. Luther College Press Decorah, IA. 1960)
- The Western Home: A Literary History of Norwegian-America, (Chapter 13 titled "Knut Teigen and Peer Stromme, Natives of Wisconsin". by Orm Øverland. Northfield, MN: The Norwegian-American Historical Association, 1996)
References
- ^ Thorson, Gerald “The Novels of Peer Strømme” (Norwegian American Historic Association, Volume 18: Page 141)
- ^ Hoidahl, Aagot D. “Norwegian-American Fiction, 1880-1928” (Norwegian American Historic Association, Volume V: Page 61)
- ^ Mossberg, Christer Lennart “Scandinavian Immigrant Literature”, (Boise State University Boise, Idaho, 1981)