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The book explores the vibrant intellectual climate of Denmark between 1870 and 1880, marked by a clash of old and new literary ideas, influenced by figures like George Brandes and Henrik Ibsen. Amidst this turmoil, Jens Peter Jacobsen emerged as a unique voice, prioritizing artistry and the pursuit of beauty over contentious debates. His focus on the "eternal laws of nature" allowed his work to resonate through time, maintaining its vividness and relevance, unlike many of his contemporaries.
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Mogens and Other Stories, Jens Peter Jacobsen
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- Mogens and Other Stories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jens Peter Jacobsen
- Publisher
- 1st World Library - Literary Society
- Released
- 2004
- Pages
- 112
- ISBN13
- 9781595406644
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The book explores the vibrant intellectual climate of Denmark between 1870 and 1880, marked by a clash of old and new literary ideas, influenced by figures like George Brandes and Henrik Ibsen. Amidst this turmoil, Jens Peter Jacobsen emerged as a unique voice, prioritizing artistry and the pursuit of beauty over contentious debates. His focus on the "eternal laws of nature" allowed his work to resonate through time, maintaining its vividness and relevance, unlike many of his contemporaries.