Jacobsen, Jens Peter

Niels Lyhne (Penguin Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780143039815
author:
Jacobsen, Jens Peter
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
12.95 x 1.27 x 19.81 centimetres
Genre:
General & Literary Fiction
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£17.04

Description

Niels Lyhne is a deeply personal and philosophical novel about a young man's search for purpose in life. Torn between romanticism and realism, faith and reason, he navigates complex relationships with six women, each challenging his worldview.

Through his experiences, Jacobsen explores the human condition, delving into themes of disillusionment and the anguish that can come from questioning one's beliefs. This poignant novel has been widely praised for its nuanced portrayal of a young man struggling to find comfort in a world that often seems devoid of answers.

Translated by Tiina Nunnally, this Penguin Classics edition offers readers a chance to experience Jens Peter Jacobsen's masterpiece anew, with its rich and thought-provoking prose. With its introduction and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, this edition provides a authoritative text that will appeal to readers of literary fiction.

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