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Only A Fiddler! And O. T. V1: Or Life In Denmark (1845)

Only A Fiddler! And O. T. V1: Or Life In Denmark (1845)

Howitt, Mary
Andersen, Hans Christian

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Fiction AnthologiesScandinavian History

ISBN10: 1120963761
ISBN13: 9781120963765
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Feb 17 2010
Pages: 312
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Only A Fiddler! And O. T. V1: Or Life In Denmark is a book written by the famous Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, first published in 1845. The book is a collection of two novellas, Only A Fiddler! and O.T., both set in Denmark and exploring themes of love, class, and social hierarchy.In Only A Fiddler!, the protagonist, a poor fiddler named Peter, falls in love with a wealthy woman named Ingeborg. Despite their class differences, the two become close, but their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of Ingeborg's family and society. The novella explores the tension between love and social expectations, as well as the power dynamics at play in relationships.In O.T., the protagonist, a young man named Otto Thostrup, moves to Copenhagen to pursue his dreams of becoming an artist. He falls in love with a woman named Charlotte, but their relationship is complicated by Charlotte's engagement to a wealthy man. The novella explores the themes of ambition, love, and sacrifice, as Otto must decide whether to pursue his dreams or give up everything for Charlotte.Overall, Only A Fiddler! And O. T. V1: Or Life In Denmark is a poignant and insightful look at life in Denmark in the mid-19th century, exploring the complexities of love, class, and social norms. Andersen's beautiful prose and vivid descriptions bring the characters and settings to life, making this book a must-read for fans of classic literature.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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