Ved Vejen

Ved Vejen

Herman Bang (1857-1912)

Approximate level
C1
Length
40,096 words
Reading time
3 h 20 min
Chapters
8
Language
Danish
On Project Gutenberg since
2004

This novel, published in 1886, offers a detailed look at provincial life in Denmark. The narrative focuses on the daily routines and social interactions of a small community centered around a railway station. For a learner of Danish, the text presents a challenge due to its older vocabulary and specific cultural references from the late nineteenth century. The sentences are often descriptive and rhythmic, reflecting the author's impressionistic style, which requires careful attention to capture the nuances of the characters' social status.

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Subjects

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  • Women -- Fiction
  • Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
  • Denmark -- Fiction

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