"Ovind: A Tale of Country Life in Norway" is a novel written by the outstanding Norwegian writer Björnstjerne Björnson. In this book, the author tells the story of a young peasant, Ovinda, who is forced to face difficult life trials, experience love, loss, and again find strength and hope in his roots, in the simplicity and beauty of rural life in Norway. Through a masterful description of the nature and inner experiences of the hero, the author invests depth of feelings and moral importance in every word, making "Ovind" one of the best works of Norwegian literature.