Jens Peter Jacobsen Knihy

Šest novel klasika dánské literatury i u nás známého romány Paní Marie Grubbová a Niels Lyhne. Stejně jako ony i novely zaujmou jazykovým bohatstvím, mocným lyrickým fondem a bezprostředním zachycením citů a myšlení soudobého člověka. Nejrozsáhlejší z novel, Mogens, byla vstupem naturalismu do dánské literatury a uskutečňovala přání „převést zákony přírody do básnictví“, novela Měly by tu být růže dala název známé Macharově básnické sbírce Zde by měly kvést růže.

Paní Marie Grubbová Historický román líčící interieury společnosti XVII. stol., plný místního koloritu,,jenž vzbudil velkou pozornost a nadšení u kritiky a obecenstva. ---- Niels Lyhne Hrdina románu je typickou postavou dánské literatury. Je to snílek bez křídel, který se mnohokrát připravuje k rozletu, na který mu však nezbývá sil. Jeho příběh, připomínající osudy Goethova Werthera, je dokonalým obrazem citové výchovy člověka. Autor se v líčení soustřeďuje především na vnitřní svět jednotlivých postav.

Jacobsen's literary debut showcases his distinct style, characterized by highly charged, atmospheric prose that stands out in an era dominated by realism. His two novels, along with a collection of short stories published shortly before his death, reflect his late Romantic or early Symbolist influences. Although his poetry was not released in book form until after his passing, it contributes to the unique lyrical quality present in his narrative works, offering a rich reading experience that transcends conventional storytelling.

A translation of four stories by the 19th Century Danish writer. The topics range from first love revisited, as in "Fru Fonss," to lost love in "Mogens."

Marie Grubbe is loosely based on the true story of a Danish noble woman of the same name. A wealthy heiress she married the illegitimate son of Frederik The Third of Denmark and Norway. The relationship was unhappy and violent, and, after she had had several affairs, her husband divorced her allowing her to keep her substantial dowry. For the next two years, Marie Grubbe travelled around Europe with her brother-in-law and lover spending the fortune her mother had left her. On her return her father married her to a local nobleman but this relationship too was unhappy. At the age of forty-six, she finally met the man who was going to be her companion for the rest of her life: a coachman more than twenty years her junior. A wonderful historical novel and one of the jewels of Danish 19-th century fiction

The novel presents a groundbreaking portrayal of a woman's instinct and desire, focusing on her quest for identity. Jacobsen's work marks a significant shift in Danish literature, emphasizing defiant individualism and the assertion of human values against societal judgment. This historical and psychological narrative highlights the complexities of female experience, making it a pivotal piece for understanding modernity in literature.