Marie Grubbe, a Lady of the Seventeenth Century: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Marie Grubbe, a Lady of the Seventeenth Century: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Marie Grubbe, a Lady of the Seventeenth Century is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Jacobsen, J. P. (Jens Peter) (1847–1885). The listed translation credits are Larsen, Hanna Astrup (1873–1945).
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"Marie Grubbe, a Lady of the Seventeenth Century" by J. P. Jacobsen is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Marie Grubbe, a young noblewoman navigating the complexities of life, family dynamics, and societal expectations in 17th-century Denmark. The novel explores themes of identity, love, and the personal struggles faced by individuals within the constraints of their social class. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Marie Grubbe as a young girl filled with vibrant curiosity and daydreams. Amidst her explorations, she experiences the stark realities of her social environment and home life, including her fraught relationship with her father and the oppressive presence of her father’s concubine, Anne. The narration paints vivid images of natural beauty and childhood innocence contrasted with deeper underlying tensions. Marie's internal world is further developed through her imaginative thoughts and encounters, setting the stage for her evolution as she grapples with her identity in a changing society marked by war and personal upheaval.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Marie Grubbe, a Lady of the Seventeenth Century
- Author credits: Jacobsen, J. P. (Jens Peter) (1847–1885)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Larsen, Hanna Astrup (1873–1945)
Catalogue subjects
- Biographical fiction
- Denmark -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction
- Grubbe, Marie, approximately 1640-1718 -- Fiction
- Women -- Denmark -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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