A Time on Earth

Name: A Time on Earth
Author: Vilhelm Moberg

by Vilhelm Moberg

Historical novel chronicling a Swedish family's multigenerational American immigrant journey

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Vilhelm Moberg

Swedish author whose four-volume The Emigrants is the greatest work of Swedish-American literature, depicting the emigration of Swedish peasants to Minnesota in the 19th century with epic sweep and deep humanity.

More by Vilhelm Moberg

The EmigrantsEpic saga of Swedish peasants immigrating to America seeking freedom and a better life
Unto a Good LandContinuation following Swedish settlers building community in the American frontier wilderness
The SettlersThird volume depicting Swedish-American pioneers establishing homes and civilization in Minnesota
The Last Letter HomeFinal volume of saga where aging immigrant reflects on his emigration and life abroad