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Ludvigsbakke   By: (1857-1912)

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Herman Bang's novel Ludvigsbakke is a beautifully written, atmospheric story that transports the reader to the small Danish village of Ludvigsbakke. The author's descriptive prose skillfully captures the essence of the village and its residents, allowing the reader to vividly imagine the setting and feel a part of the community.

The characters in Ludvigsbakke are complex and well-developed, each with their own struggles, dreams, and desires. Bang masterfully weaves together their individual storylines, creating a rich tapestry of human emotion and experience. From the ambitious young artist to the enigmatic old recluse, each character is compelling and multi-dimensional, making the reader invested in their lives and fates.

The novel's plot is thoughtfully constructed, drawing the reader in with its twists and turns and keeping them engaged until the very end. Bang's writing is evocative and poignant, exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption in a way that feels both timeless and timely.

Overall, Ludvigsbakke is a captivating and poignant novel that will appeal to readers who appreciate richly drawn characters, vivid settings, and evocative storytelling. Herman Bang's masterful prose and keen insight into the human experience make this a book that will linger in the reader's mind long after they have turned the final page.

First Page:

LUDVIGSBAKKE

AF

Herman Bang

I TAKNEMMELIG ERINDRING

OM

EMIL BJERRING

"Men jeg synes undertiden, det er, som det var en anden, der lagde Tallene sammen."

EN HIDTIL UTRYKT FORTALE

[Det havde oprindelig været Herman Bangs Hensigt at tilegne Ludvigsbakke til de Sygeplejersker, der havde været gode og kærlige imod ham under et sørgeligt og pinagtigt Hospitalsophold. Men saa døde netop hans trofaste Ven, Redaktør Emil Bjerring, og han tilegnede Bogen hans Minde. Men det oprindelige smukke og for Bang meget ejendommelige Tilegnelses forord opbevaredes af Forlagsboghandler Lybecker, der nu har stillet det til Disposition For denne Minde udgave].

PAVILLON I.

... "Er ikke det et af Digterens Maal: at give deres Klage Ord, som aldrig klagede?...."

Til Plejerskerne.

Denne Bog vender kun hjem til det Sted, hvor den fødtes. Dens Fortælling er spiret af en eneste Erindring og den er vokset ved den.

Under Hospitalets lange Nætter uden Søvn stod Døren aaben til den lille Forstue. Derude sad Plejerskerne ved deres Træbord. Lige overfor hinanden arbejdede de stille ved det fælles Lys. De vekslede ingen Ord. Men paa én Gang havde de begge paa samme Tid sluppet deres Arbejde og begge saá de tavse ind i Lyset med et langt Blik Øjne, der søgte fjernt, saa fjernt bort, langt bort mod deres Livs ukendte Erindringer... Continue reading book >>




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