Lasso Round the Moon

Lasso Round The Moon is a captivating novel by Agnar Mykle that takes readers on a journey through the life of a young man named Ask Burlefot. Set in Norway during the early 20th century, the book explores themes of love, identity, and the search for meaning in life.Ask is a sensitive and introspective young man who struggles to find his place in the world. He is deeply in love with his childhood friend, the beautiful and spirited Vibeke, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that she is engaged to another man. As Ask navigates his feelings for Vibeke and tries to come to terms with his own identity, he embarks on a series of adventures that take him from the rugged wilderness of Norway to the bustling streets of Paris.Throughout his journey, Ask grapples with the big questions of life: Who am I? What is my purpose? How can I find happiness and fulfillment? Mykle’s writing is lyrical and evocative, capturing the beauty and complexity of the Norwegian landscape and the inner turmoil of his protagonist.Lasso Round The Moon is a timeless coming-of-age story that will resonate with readers of all ages. It is a poignant exploration of the human experience, full of heart, humor, and wisdom.This is a new release of the original 1960 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.