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Niels Lyhne is an aspiring poet, torn between romanticism and realism, faith and reason. Through his relationships with six women--including his young widowed aunt, a seductive free spirit, and his passionate cousin who marries his friend--his search for purpose becomes a yielding... Read Full Overview

According to JOHAN DE MYLIUS of the Danish Royal Library, Jens Peter Jacobsen and particularly his novel Niels Lyhne, a naturalist work, was a "poet associated with the so-called 'modern breakthrough'. A style of Realism native to Scandinavia.in Danish literature... Read Full Overview

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Titles presenting Biographies or Autobiographies about Literary personages, include authors, poets, screenwriters, journalists, and essayists ranging from the famous to the obscure. These include: Henry David Thoreau, Peter Henry Ling, Elisha Bartlett,... Read Full Overview

SHE had the black, luminous eyes of the Blid family, with delicate, straight eyebrows; she had their boldly shaped nose, their strong chin, and full lips. The curious line of mingled pain and sensuousness about the corners of her mouth was likewise an inheritance from them, and... Read Full Overview

Niels Lyhne is a poignant and introspective novel by Jens Peter Jacobsen, chronicling the life of a young dreamer caught between aspiration and reality. Through poetic prose and deep philosophical inquiry, Jacobsen explores themes of love, loss, and existential yearning. This... Read Full Overview

En af det nittende rhundredes absolut st rste danske litter re v rker, der fik stor betydning for dansk litteraturs udvikling i tiden omkring Det Moderne Gennembrud. Niels Lyhne (1880) har overordnet strukturen som en dannelsesroman, men strukturen opl ser sig indefra, idet... Read Full Overview

"This highly influential late-19th century Danish novel portrays the melancholy life of an idealistic young poet." --Publishers Weekly"Niels Lyhne recounts the life of its eponymous hero, a poet, emphasizing the influence of experience on psychological development and examining... Read Full Overview

As one of the most important authors of the Danish language, Jens Peter Jacobsen body of work is small, including just two novels, seven short stories, and a volume of poetry. Considered his masterpiece, "Niels Lyhne" was first published in 1880 and was instantly heralded... Read Full Overview

Niels Lyhne is a poignant and introspective novel by Jens Peter Jacobsen, chronicling the life of a young dreamer caught between aspiration and reality. Through poetic prose and deep philosophical inquiry, Jacobsen explores themes of love, loss, and existential yearning. This... Read Full Overview

According to JOHAN DE MYLIUS of the Danish Royal Library, Jens Peter Jacobsen and particularly his novel Niels Lyhne, a naturalist work, was a "poet associated with the so-called 'modern breakthrough'. A style of Realism native to Scandinavia.in Danish literature... Read Full Overview

Bredden af J P Jacobsens forfatterskab er lige s? vidt som omfanget er kort. P? ganskef? ?r lykkedes det J P Jacobsen bl.a. at udgive overs?ttelser af flere af Darwins v?rker,introduktioner til naturvidenskabelige emner, naturvidenskabelige artikler, digte, no-veller skitser... Read Full Overview

"This highly influential late-19th century Danish novel portrays the melancholy life of an idealistic young poet." --Publishers Weekly"Niels Lyhne recounts the life of its eponymous hero, a poet, emphasizing the influence of experience on psychological development and examining... Read Full Overview

Jens Peter Jacobsen's "Niels Lyhne" stands as a cornerstone of Danish literature, exploring themes that resonate across time and cultures. A seminal work of literary realism and psychological fiction, this translation offers readers access to a profound exploration of faith,... Read Full Overview