Marie Grubbe, a Lady of the Seventeenth Century by J. P. Jacobsen

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Author Jacobsen, J. P. (Jens Peter), 1847-1885
Translator Larsen, Hanna Astrup, 1873-1945
Uniform Title Fru Marie Grubbe. English
Title Marie Grubbe, a Lady of the Seventeenth Century
Alternate Title Marie Grubbe, a Lady of the 17th Century
Note Reading ease score: 75.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "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. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Biographical fiction
Subject Grubbe, Marie, approximately 1640-1718 -- Fiction
Subject Women -- Denmark -- Fiction
Subject Denmark -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 54845
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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