Vi ere en Nation, vi med (English: We are a nation, we as well) is a poem written by Norwegian poet Henrik Wergeland. Adapted as the lyrics of the Patriotic song "Smaagutternes Nationalsang,(English: National Song), the text express a desire that Norwegian Constitution Day also should be a day for the children. The most commonly used melody for the song might have been written by French Classical-period composer, André Grétry, but this has not been confirmed.[1]

References

Other sources

  • Flom, George T. Scandinavian Studies and Notes (General Books LLC. 2012)) ISBN 978-1154257687
  • Grøndahl, Illit Henrik Wergeland, the Norwegian poet (BiblioBazaar, 2009) ISBN 978-1115014830

Other Reading

(In Norwegian)

  • Koht, Halvdan Henrik Wergeland (BiblioBazaar. 2009) ISBN 978-1117397245
  • Seip, Karl En liten visebok for hjemmet (Oslo: Aschehoug. 1929)
  • Ustvedt, Yngvar Henrik Wergeland: en biografi (Tiden Norsk Forlag. 1975) ISBN 978-8210010811


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