Culture and Customs of Norway provides an up-to-date view of Norway, showcasing a nation that is part of modern Europe, yet zealously maintains its own culture and identity. Providing the most current information on a broad range of topicsNincluding cinema, literature, food, art, performing arts, and architectureNthe book also places modern-day Norway in a historical context that makes it possible to understand how Norwegian culture came to be as it is today.