Jens Peter Jacobsen

Hanna Astrup Larsen

According to JOHAN DE MYLIUS of the Danish Royal Library, Jens Peter Jacobsen was a "poet associated with the so-called 'modern breakthrough' in Danish literature in the 1870s. . . . Jacobsen's immediate importance was his status as the 'writer of his generation.' With the novel "Niels Lyhne" (1880) he voiced the disoriented and confused rejection of the old values, Romanticism's dream and religion. . . . Like the single volume of short stories Jacobsen published in 1882, three years before he died of tuberculosis, both novels are unique in an age of realism on account of their highly charged, atmospheric prose and almost lyrical style."

Niels Lyhne

Anna Grabow

A translation of four stories by the 19th Century Danish writer. The topics range from first love revisited, as in "Fru Fonss," to lost love in "Mogens."

Mogens and Other Stories

Fru Marie Grubbe

Marie Grubbe

Jens Peter Jacobsen (1847-1885) was a Danish novelist, poet, and scientist, in Denmark often just written as [J. P. Jacobsen[ and pronounced as [I. P. Jacobsen[. He began the naturalist movement in Danish literature and was a part of the Modern Break-Through. The fine literary work of Jacobsen is small: two novels, seven short-stories, and one volume of posthumous poems, but it places him as one of the most influential Danish writers. In spite of his not very extensive work Jacobsen[s international influence is rather strong. In Germany both his novels and poems were widely read and they are known to have influenced both Rilke and Thomas Mann just as it has probably made impression on Lawrence. His works include: Marie Grubbe (1876), Niels Lyhne (1880), and Mogens and Other Stories (1882).

Reproduction of the original: Marie Grubbe by Jens Peter Jacobsen

This was the period when Jens Peter Jacobsen began to write, but he stood aside from the conflict, content to be merely artist, a creator of beauty and a seeker after truth, eager to bring into the realm of literature "the eternal laws of nature, its glories, its riddles, its miracles," as he once put it. That is why his work has retained its living colors until to-day, without the least trace of fading. There is in his work something of the passion for form and style that one finds in Flaubert and Pater, but where they are often hard, percussive, like a piano, he is soft and strong and intimate like a violin on which he plays his reading of life. Such analogies, however, have little significance, except that they indicate a unique and powerful artistic personality.

Mogens And Other Stories

Bilingual Edition

Poems and Sketches

In "Niels Lyhne," Jens Peter Jacobsen presents a profound exploration of existential themes through the life of its titular character, Niels. The narrative unfolds with a lyrical yet realistic prose style, characteristic of Jacobsen's naturalistic approach, which emerged as a response to the romantic ideals prevalent in 19th-century literature. The novel intricately weaves Niels's struggles with his aspirations, disillusionments, and the search for meaning in a world that often seems indifferent to human suffering. Set against the backdrop of Danish society, Jacobsen's work captures the intricacies of the human psyche and the philosophical currents of his time, particularly the influences of existentialism and modernism, marked by intense introspection and the questioning of one's place in the universe. Jens Peter Jacobsen, a pivotal figure in Danish literature, was not only a novelist but also a poet and playwright whose works often reflect his own grappling with artistic and existential dilemmas. Jacobsen's intimate familiarity with the intellectual currents of his time, along with his personal experiences of loss and longing, greatly informed his writing. His search for artistic authenticity and deeper meaning resonates profoundly in "Niels Lyhne," making it a quintessential reflection of his philosophical inquiries. This hauntingly beautiful novel is highly recommended for readers interested in psychological depth and existential philosophy. Jacobsen's ability to intertwine the personal with the universal allows for a rich, reflective reading experience. "Niels Lyhne" will resonate with those who appreciate literature that challenges perceptions of life, art, and the human condition, making it a timeless classic worthy of exploration. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes. - The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists. - A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing. - A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings. - Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life. - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Enriched edition.

Poems

Just the Place for Roses

Else Ellefsenr

From the Danish

The Plague in Bergamo

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Mogens, and Other Stories - Scholar's Choice Edition

A Lady of the Seventeenth Century - Scholar's Choice Edition

Romam

The Plague at Bergamo

From one of the world greatest writers, the classic novel of the passion driven life.George Brandes calls this book the greatest tour de force in Danish literature. It is a rattling historical romance; the story of a woman who loved for the sake of having her love returned.A grim realistic biographical novel. It gives an interesting picture of Denmark of the latter seventeenth century, and of the heroine who casts her fortunes first with a natural son of the king and then with a peasant. This is the first fruit in Danish fiction, of the scientific spirit and one of the earliest manifestations of the modern ideas introduced in Scandinavian letters by Georg Brandes.

Marie Grubbe is loosely based on the true story of a Danish noble woman of the same name. A wealthy heiress she married the illegitimate son of Frederik The Third of Denmark and Norway. The relationship was unhappy and violent, and, after she had had several affairs, her husband divorced her allowing her to keep her substantial dowry. For the next two years, Marie Grubbe travelled around Europe with her brother-in-law and lover spending the fortune her mother had left her. On her return her father married her to a local nobleman but this relationship too was unhappy. At the age of forty-six, she finally met the man who was going to be her companion for the rest of her life: a coachman more than twenty years her junior. A wonderful historical novel and one of the jewels of Danish 19-th century fiction

Seventeenth Century Interiors

Excerpt from Mogens: And Other Stories Jens Peter Jacobsen was born in the little town of Thisted in Jutland, on April 7, 1847. In 1868 he matriculated at the University of Copenhagen, where be displayed a remarkable talent for science, winning the gold medal of the university with a dissertation on Seaweeds. Lle definitely chose science as a career, and was among the first in Scandinavia to recognize the importance of Darwin. Lie translated the Origin of Species and Descent of Man into Danish. In 1872 while collecting plants he con tracted tuberculosis, and as a consequence, was compelled to give up his scientific career. This was not as great a sacrifice, as it may seem, for he had long been undecided whether to choose science or literature as his life work. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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