Jacobsen, J. P. (Jens Peter) 1847-1885 creator Larsen, Hanna Astrup 1873-1945 text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Marie Grubbe, a Lady of the Seventeenth Century" by J. P. Jacobsen is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Marie Grubbe, a young noblewoman navigating the complexities of life, family dynamics, and societal expectations in 17th-century Denmark. The novel explores themes of identity, love, and the personal struggles faced by individuals within the constraints of their social class. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Marie Grubbe as a young girl filled with vibrant curiosity and daydreams. Amidst her explorations, she experiences the stark realities of her social environment and home life, including her fraught relationship with her father and the oppressive presence of her father’s concubine, Anne. The narration paints vivid images of natural beauty and childhood innocence contrasted with deeper underlying tensions. Marie's internal world is further developed through her imaginative thoughts and encounters, setting the stage for her evolution as she grapples with her identity in a changing society marked by war and personal upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-06-04 Produced by René Anderson Benitz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Biographical fiction Grubbe, Marie, approximately 1640-1718 -- Fiction Women -- Denmark -- Fiction Denmark -- History -- 17th century -- Fiction PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54845 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54845 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134250.0 54845