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Pelle the Conqueror
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781022912281
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 926
Weight: 3.22
Height: 1.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Pelle the Conqueror by Martin Anderson Nexo is a sweeping work of social realism, a powerful and enduring story of immigration and the struggle for survival. Set in Denmark, this meticulously prepared complete edition chronicles the experiences of an immigrant facing poverty and hardship within the working class. A historical literary fiction, Pelle the Conqueror explores themes of ambition, resilience, and the human spirit's capacity to overcome adversity. Its enduring appeal lies in its honest portrayal of social inequalities and its timeless depiction of the immigrant experience. This edition offers readers a vital glimpse into a bygone era, revealing the challenges faced by those seeking a better life and the enduring power of hope.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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