Pelle The Conqueror: Daybreak (1916)

By Martin Andersen Nexø

Book Overview

Pelle the Conqueror: Daybreak is a novel written by Martin Andersen Nexo in 1916. The book is set in Denmark and follows the life of a young boy named Pelle who is born into poverty and struggles to survive in a harsh world. Pelle's father dies when he is young, leaving him to fend for himself and his mother. Despite the challenges he faces, Pelle is determined to make a better life for himself and his family. He works hard and eventually becomes a successful farmer, but his success comes at a cost. Pelle must navigate the complex social and economic landscape of Denmark, facing discrimination and exploitation along the way. The book explores themes of poverty, social inequality, and the struggle for a better life. It is a powerful and moving story that has become a classic of Danish literature.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: 1163902497
• ISBN13: 9781163902493
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"