Jeppe Aakjaer
Bondens Son: Fortaelling (1913) is a Danish novel written by Jeppe Aakjaer. The title of the book translates to ''The Farmer’s Son: A Story'' in English. The novel tells the story of a young man named Anders, who is the son of a farmer. Anders is a hardworking and determined individual who dreams of leaving his small rural town and making a better life for himself. However, he is faced with numerous challenges and obstacles along the way, including poverty, social inequality, and the expectations of his family and community. Throughout the novel, Aakjaer explores themes of social class, identity, and the struggle for personal liberation. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of rural life in Denmark during the early 20th century, as well as its portrayal of the harsh realities faced by the working class. Overall, Bondens Son: Fortaelling is a compelling and thought-provoking work of Danish literature that continues to be widely read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
