Wed, Nov 20
|Nordia House
Danish Book Club with Northwest Danish Association (Dværgenes Dans)
Join us for our Danish Book Club in collaboration with the Northwest Danish Association!
Time & Location
Nov 20, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Nordia House, 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OR 97223, USA
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Free to all
Join us for our Danish Book Club in collaboration with the Northwest Danish Association! The discussion will be conducted strictly in Danish. All Danish speakers are welcome to attend. This is a perfect way to keep the Danish language alive and keep your mind sharp! If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Aase Besson at email bessonaase@yahoo.com.
November Book Club
Book: Dværgenes Dans
Author: Anna Marie Løn born
Tyge Willhof -Holm, the dwarf, is the son of a hereditary, large land owner who has eight children, one handsome son and seven beautiful daughters. Much against the father’s wishes Tyge decides to become a cemetery musician. Despite the many challenges a dwarf has, Tyge thrives in life as a musician, unlike his beautiful sibling, who have not found their callings. Suddenly one day Tyge discovers some old family secrets which renders an existing twist to the story.