Vi ere en Nation, vi med

Vi ere en Nation, vi med (English: We too are a nation', lit. "We are a nation, we with") is a poem written by Norwegian poet Henrik Wergeland, first published in 1841. Adapted as the lyrics of the Patriotic song "Smaagutternes Nationalsang,(English: The Little Boys' National Anthem), 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]

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  • 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

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(In Norwegian)

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