Ole Edvart Rolvaag

Ole Edvart Rølvaag (1876–1931), often written in English as Ole Edvart Rolvaag, was a Norwegian-American novelist, educator, and historian best known for his powerful novels about immigrant life on the American frontier. His works vividly portray the hardships, hopes, and emotional struggles of Scandinavian settlers in the United States. Through his compassionate storytelling, Rølvaag gave voice to the sacrifices mad...