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Niels Lyhne

By Jens Peter Jacobsen

Niels Lyhne

By Jens Peter Jacobsen

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Niels Lyhne by Jens Peter Jacobsen is a philosophical novel that explores themes of atheism, idealism, disillusionment, and the search for meaning in a godless world.The story follows Niels Lyhne, a sensitive and introspective Danish poet, as he moves through life struggling with questions of faith, love, and purpose. Raised in a secular, artistic environment, Niels rejects religion in favor of reason and personal conviction. However, as he experiences heartbreak, loss, war, and death, his ideals are repeatedly tested. He loses several loved ones-including his romantic interests and family members-and endures profound existential crises.Ultimately, Niels Lyhne portrays a tragic but sincere quest for authenticity in a world that offers no easy answers, capturing the spiritual struggles of modern man in the face of uncertainty and mortality. The novel is often seen as a precursor to existentialist literature.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
172
Release Date:
2025-07-28
Publication Date:
2025-07-28
Publisher:
Lushena Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798897185719
Weight:
329 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
11 cm
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