Contemporary Danish Prose

By Various

Book Overview

Contemporary Danish Prose is a collection of short stories and excerpts from novels written by various Danish authors. The book offers a glimpse into the world of Danish literature and showcases the diversity of contemporary Danish prose. The stories explore a range of themes, from love and loss to identity and belonging, and are written in a variety of styles, from minimalist to experimental. The authors featured in the book include some of Denmark's most celebrated writers, such as Dorthe Nors, Jonas T. Bengtsson, and Helle Helle, as well as emerging voices in Danish literature. The book is an excellent introduction to Danish literature for English-speaking readers and a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary fiction.""Yes, indeed they can As long as anyone can remember there have only been ruffians living in that hut--no one else CAN live there "" he declared emphatically. The two lasses might not be more than children yet; but it was all the same. When thistles and stinging-nettles had been sown, you could not expect to find corn and flowers growing. There was no arguing about that, and it could not be altered 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419114026
• ISBN13: 9781419114021
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"