Release date is 2012-05-18

Livet paa Hegnsgaard -- Ulvens Søn -- Naar Bønder elsker -- Himmelbjærgpræsten.

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"Samlede Værker, Tredie Bind" by Jeppe Aakjær is a collection of plays written in the early 20th century. The volume includes multiple works such as "Livet paa Hegnsgaard," "Ulvens Søn," "Naar Bønder elsker," and "Himmelbjærgpræsten." The plays likely explore rural life and the experiences of farmers in Denmark, reflecting the cultural and social dynamics of that time period. The opening of "Samlede Værker, Tredie Bind" presents Jeppe Aakjær's reflections on the challenges of writing plays that authentically depict the speech and lives of Jutland peasants. He expresses a deep appreciation for the genuine dialect and narrative style of the people he writes about, yet voices his frustrations with the theatrical environment, which often lacks true representatives of rural culture. Through his notes, Aakjær hopes to present his works to an audience that understands the nuances of the Jutland dialect, aiming for a more authentic representation of peasant life on stage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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