“Love is like a diamond; for as a diamond is beautiful to look upon, so is love fair, but as the diamond is poison to any one who swallows it, in the same manner love is a kind of poison and produces a baneful raging distemper in those who are infected by it.”
Quote by Jens Peter Jacobsen
Work
Marie Grubbe: A Lady of the Seventeenth Century
Marie Grubbe: A Lady of the Seventeenth Century is a biography that examines the life of Marie Grubbe, focusing on her role within the social and political landscape of her time. The book provides insights into her personal relationships, her contributions to the arts, and the challenges she faced as a woman in a predominantly male-dominated society. more
Author
Jens Peter Jacobsen
Jens Peter Jacobsen was a Danish novelist known for his contributions to the modernist movement. Born on April 7, 1847, he was a prominent figure in Danish literature. His works often explored themes of existentialism and individualism, reflecting his own complex personality and experiences. more
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