Niels Lyhne

In "Niels Lyhne," Jens Peter Jacobsen presents a profound exploration of existential themes through the life of its titular character, Niels. The narrative unfolds with a lyrical yet realistic prose style, characteristic of Jacobsen's naturalistic approach, which emerged as a response to the romantic ideals prevalent in 19th-century literature. The novel intricately weaves Niels's struggles with h...