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  • Mogens, and Other Stories

    by J. P. Jacobsen ...
    "Mogens, and Other Stories" is a collection of short stories written by Jens Peter Jacobsen, a Danish author. The collection is named after one of its prominent stories, "Mogens," which is considered a classic of Danish literature.Jens Peter Jacobsen was a key figure in Scandinavian literature, and his works often dealt with themes of naturalism and existentialism. "Mogens" is a short story that ... Read more

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  • Marie Grubbe a Lady of the Seventeenth Century

    by J. P. Jacobsen ...
    The novel tells the story of Marie Grubbe, a Danish noblewoman whose life is marked by a series of dramatic and unconventional choices, particularly in regard to her romantic relationships and marriages. Born into an aristocratic family in the 17th century, Marie initially lives a life of privilege. However, her restless spirit and desire for personal freedom lead her to make choices that defy the ... Read more

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  • Boxes, Clocks, Lamps, and Small Projects (Best of WWJ)

    Over 20 Great Projects for the Home from Woodworking's Top Experts

    by John A. Nelson, Woodworker's Journal, John English, Rick White, Brad Becker, Mike McGlynn, Jim Jacobsen, John Kelliher, Simon Watts, J. Petrovich, Nina Johnson, Jim Carroll, Marty Lubbers, Craig Lossing, Stephen Sheperd, David Larson ...
    Over 20 Great Projects for the Home from Woodworking's Top Experts! This book is for any woodworker that loves to be in the shop, but doesn't always have the time or materials to tackle that large project. Selected from the pages of Woodworker's Journal, these 22 practical and beautiful projects are small in size, but big on design and will satisfy woodworkers of all skill levels. Among the ... Read more

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  • Niels Lyhne

    by J. P. Jacobsen ...
    The novel follows the life of Niels Lyhne, a young man growing up in Denmark. The story is told in a semi-autobiographical style, reflecting Jacobsen's own philosophical and existential concerns. Niels Lyhne is portrayed as an intelligent and sensitive individual who struggles with his beliefs and the meaning of life.The narrative explores Niels’s development from childhood to adulthood, focusing ... Read more

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  • Biological War

    A Scenario

    by Annie Jacobsen ...
    **Instant New York Times Bestseller!New York Times Editors' ChoiceNew York Times Best Books of 2026 (So Far)One of People's 15 Most Anticipated Books of SummerThe Next Big Idea Club's July 2026 Must-Read BooksOne of the New York Times Nonfiction Everyone Will Be Reading This SummerSunset Magazine's 15 New Books You Don't Want to MissFrom Annie Jacobsen, the author of the bestse... ... Read more

    $18.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Niels Lyhne

    by J. P. Jacobsen ...
    Niels Lyhne by J. P. JacobsenNiels Lyhne, an aspiring poet, is torn between the romanticism and faith of the old tradition, and modern notions of realism and reason. His relationship with different women, including his young aunt Edele, a free spirit of Copenhagen, and Mrs. Boye, a passionate artist, only lead him to further disillusionment as he searches for meaning in a rapidly changing world ... Read more

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  • Niels Lyhne

    A Poet Who Never Became One

    by J. P. Jacobsen ...
    Translated by Hanna Astrup Larsen ...
    Series series Salon & Steppe
    Complete and unabridged, with 60 full-page plates by Thomas Fearnley, Svend Hammershøi and Peder Severin Krøyer. A boy grows up dreaming, and loses his mother, his faith and the women he loves in turn, dying without ever becoming the poet he was certain he was. Jens Peter Jacobsen was a botanist who translated Darwin into Danish and died at thirty-eight; Rilke carried this book about with him and ... Read more

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  • Niels Lyhne

    Enriched edition. A Lyrical Scandinavian Classic of Love, Loss, and Existential Meaning in 19th-Century Denmark

    by J. P. Jacobsen ...
    Translated by Hanna Astrup Larsen ...
    Niels Lyhne, a novel by esteemed Danish author J. P. Jacobsen, is a groundbreaking work of Scandinavian literature that explores the existential struggles of its eponymous protagonist. Written in a lyrical and introspective style, the novel delves into themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in a world filled with uncertainty. Jacobsen's use of poetic language and vivid imagery sets the ... Read more

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  • Marie Grubbe (Summarized Edition)

    Enriched edition. Naturalistic tale of female desire and identity among Danish nobility in 19th-century Denmark, confronting a judgmental society.

    by J. P. Jacobsen, Caleb Graham, Caleb Graham ...
    Translated by Hanna Astrup Larsen ...
    "Marie Grubbe" (1876) recounts the fate of a seventeenth‑century Danish noblewoman who abandons privilege for desire, descending from court pageantry to taverns, ferries, and rural obscurity. Jacobsen fuses archival realism with sensuous, impressionistic prose, using shifting focalization to chart Marie's will, defiance, and uneasy accommodation to necessity. Painterly scenes—salt marshes, ... Read more

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  • Marie Grubbe

    by J. P. Jacobsen ...
    "LANGUAGE is like an instrument that requires to be tuned occasionally. A few times in the course of a century the literary language of a country needs to be tuned afresh; for as no generation can be satisfied to think the thoughts of the preceding one, so no group of men in the world of letters can use the language of the school that went before them. "With these words Georg Brandes begins his ... Read more

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  • Marie Grubbe, a Lady of the Seventeenth Century

    Enriched edition. A Journey Through Love and Loss in 17th-Century Denmark

    by J. P. Jacobsen, Theo Remborough ...
    Translated by Hanna Astrup Larsen ...
    In "Marie Grubbe, a Lady of the Seventeenth Century," J. P. Jacobsen delves into the nuanced life of its titular character, blending historical realism with psychological depth. Set against the backdrop of 17th-century Denmark, Jacobsen's novel captures the intricacies of social hierarchies and gender norms through Marie's tumultuous journey of love, autonomy, and societal constraints. The ... Read more

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  • Marie Grubbe

    Enriched edition. A 17th-Century Danish Noblewoman's Desire, Power, and Quest for Freedom in a Judgmental Society

    by J. P. Jacobsen ...
    Translated by Hanna Astrup Larsen ...
    J. P. Jacobsen's 'Marie Grubbe' is a groundbreaking novel that delves into the psychological complexities of its titular character, Marie Grubbe, a Danish noblewoman. Set in the 17th century, the novel explores themes of love, desire, power, and the struggle for individual freedom in a rigid societal structure. Jacobsen's lyrical prose and attention to detail bring the world of Marie Grubbe to ... Read more

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