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Niels Lyhne

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Jens Peter Jacobsen

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The novel explores the internal conflict of an aspiring poet named Niels, who grapples with the tension between idealism and the harsh realities of adult life. Themes of faith versus reason and romanticism versus realism permeate his journey, highlighting profound loneliness in a godless universe. As a cornerstone of the Naturalist movement, it significantly impacted notable authors such as Henrik Ibsen and Thomas Mann, securing Jens Peter Jacobsen's legacy in Danish literature.

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Title: Niels Lyhne
Language: English
Authors: Jens Peter Jacobsen
Publisher: Digireads.com
Released: 2013
Pages: 110
ISBN13: 9781420947472
Tags: Fiction, History, Classics, Love, Dramas, Death, 19th century, Scandinavian Literature, Depression, Denmark, Artists, Scandinavia, Danish Literature, Nihilism
Original title: Niels Lyhne
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Description: The novel explores the internal conflict of an aspiring poet named Niels, who grapples with the tension between idealism and the harsh realities of adult life. Themes of faith versus reason and romanticism versus realism permeate his journey, highlighting profound loneliness in a godless universe. As a cornerstone of the Naturalist movement, it significantly impacted notable authors such as Henrik Ibsen and Thomas Mann, securing Jens Peter Jacobsen's legacy in Danish literature.