Pontoppidan, Henrik
Lucky Per
- ISBN 13:
- 9781101908099
- author:
- Pontoppidan, Henrik
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Everyman's Library
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 608
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.4 centimetres (0.57 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
A neglected classic from 1904, Lucky Per is a sweeping Modernist masterpiece about a young man's journey towards self-discovery. Born into a life of restricted faith and rural routine, the protagonist rejects his heritage to pursue ambition in Copenhagen. He becomes obsessed with a grand engineering scheme that he believes will reshape Denmark's landscape and its place in the world. As his personal and career ambitions come to grief, Per comes to see the relationship between luck and happiness in a different light. A complex exploration of identity, faith, and the human condition, Lucky Per is a compelling read. Through its protagonist's struggles, the novel raises fundamental questions about the nature of success and fulfillment. With its nuanced characters and thought-provoking themes, this book offers a rich reading experience for those interested in literary fiction.
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