Ved Vejen by Herman Bang
The book is a poignant portrayal of life in a small Danish town in the late 19th century, focusing on the story of a young woman named Katinka, who is trapped in a loveless marriage to a stationmaster. Her life is marked by monotony and unfulfilled desires until she meets a dashing engineer, with whom she develops a deep, albeit platonic, relationship. The narrative delves into themes of social constraints, personal longing, and the quiet despair of everyday existence, highlighting the emotional turmoil and inner life of the protagonist against the backdrop of a rigid and unforgiving social structure.
The 4084th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1886
- Nationality
- Danish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Danish
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This book is on the following lists:
- 1st on 50 Classics You Must Read Before You Die (Gyldendal (Denmark Publisher))