A Good-For-Nothing

In "A Good-For-Nothing," Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen delves into the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations through the lens of a seemingly aimless protagonist, Knut. The narrative is infused with Boyesen's characteristic wit and keen psychological insight, reflecting the social anxieties of late 19th-century America. Boyesen's literary style employs vivid characterizations and s...