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Jens Peter Jacobsen was born in the little town of Thisted in Jutland, on April 7, 1847. In 1868 he matriculated at the University of Copenhagen, where be displayed a remarkable talent for science, winning the gold medal of the university with a dissertation on Seaweeds. Lle definitely chose science as a career, and was among the first in Scandinavia to recognize the importance of Darwin. Lie translated the Origin of Species and Descent of Man into Danish. In 1872 while collecting plants he con tracted tuberculosis, and as a consequence, was compelled to give up his scientific career. This was not as great a sacrifice, as it may seem, for he had long been undecided whether to choose science or literature as his life work.
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- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1527690105
- ISBN 13 9781527690103
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages154
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a nuanced and absorbing narrative, tells the story of Jens Peter Jacobsen, a young man living in Denmark in the 19th century who finds himself at the crossroads of science and literature. As a scientist, Jacobsen made significant contributions to the understanding of marine biology, translating Darwin's work into Danish. However, his true passion lay in the realm of literature, and he eventually abandoned science to pursue writing full-time. The author provides a rich historical context, highlighting the intellectual and literary currents that shaped Jacobsen's life and work. Through a close examination of Jacobsen's most famous works, including "Marie Grubbe" and "Niels Lyhne," the book explores Jacobsen's complex and often contradictory views on art, nature, and the human condition. Jacobsen's protagonists grapple with themes of societal expectations, unrequited love, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. This book offers a compelling portrait of a brilliant and enigmatic figure whose literary legacy continues to resonate today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781527690103_0
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