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Katinka is the stationmaster's wife in a sleepy Danish provincial town and her domestic languor is disrupted by the arrival of Huus, the new foreman on a nearby farm. Unlike her boorish husband Huus is attentive and sensitive and despite her best efforts Katinka falls in love with him. Her whole life is turned upside down by an intense passion she had never expected to experience and which has unforeseen consequences. Katinka is another of Herman Bang's tragic heroines. In its impressionistic almost cinematic style it is a novel ahead of its time.

Ida Brandt navigates the challenges of being an outsider, caught between her aristocratic family's expectations and the perceptions of her nursing peers. This novel, a neglected classic of Scandinavian literature, explores themes of identity and belonging, highlighting the struggles of a woman who feels disconnected from both her heritage and her profession. The translation by W. Glyn Jones brings this poignant story to a new audience, showcasing the depth of its characters and the intricacies of societal norms.

The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote the cultural value of literature by making it accessible through high-quality modern editions that remain true to the original text.