Niels Lyhne by Jens Peter Jacobson
The novel is a coming-of-age story that follows the intellectual and emotional development of its eponymous protagonist, a young Danish poet who struggles with the existential dilemmas of his time. Throughout his life, he grapples with the loss of religious faith, the search for meaning in a secular world, and the pursuit of artistic truth, all while experiencing the pangs of unrequited love and personal tragedy. The protagonist's journey is one of self-discovery and disillusionment, as he seeks to reconcile his idealistic visions with the harsh realities of life, ultimately embodying the spirit of a modern, introspective individual facing the existential uncertainties of the 19th century.
The 1676th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1880
- Nationality
- Danish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 72,000
- Original Language
- Danish
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This book is on the following lists:
- 21st on 50 Classics You Must Read Before You Die (Gyldendal (Denmark Publisher))
- William H. F. Lamont’s 100 Best Novels (1947) (archive.org)