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Complete edition (Parts I to IV): I. Boyhood; II. Apprenticeship; III. The Great Struggle; IV. Daybreak. Martin Andersen Nexo (1869-1954) was born in the slums of Copenhagen into extreme poverty. He was the fourth of eleven children. His father, a stone mason, was an alcoholic... Read Full Overview

A late 19th-century story called "Pelle the Conqueror" by Martin Andersen Nex takes place on the Danish island of Bornholm. The story revolves around a little kid named Pelle and his father Lasse as they relocate to Denmark from Sweden in hopes of a better life. They find employment... Read Full Overview

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Continue the epic journey of "Pelle the Conqueror" in Volume 2, a cornerstone of Danish literature from Martin Anderson Nexo. This powerful work of social realism delves into the lives of immigrants in Denmark and their struggle for survival. Through vivid storytelling, Nexo... Read Full Overview

"Pelle the Conqueror, Volume 4" by Martin Anderson Nexo offers a compelling glimpse into immigrant life in Denmark through the lens of social realism. This historically significant work explores the struggles and triumphs of the working class, painting a vivid portrait of... Read Full Overview

"Pelle the Conqueror" by Martin Anderson Nexo is a sweeping work of social realism, a powerful and enduring story of immigration and the struggle for survival. Set in Denmark, this meticulously prepared complete edition chronicles the experiences of an immigrant facing poverty... Read Full Overview

"Pelle the Conqueror" by Martin Anderson Nexo is a sweeping work of social realism, a powerful and enduring story of immigration and the struggle for survival. Set in Denmark, this meticulously prepared complete edition chronicles the experiences of an immigrant facing poverty... Read Full Overview

Experience the poignant realities of immigrant life at the turn of the century with "Pelle the Conqueror, Volume 1," by Martin Anderson Nexo. This classic work of social realism offers a powerful glimpse into the lives of the working class in Denmark, exploring themes of hope,... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview