
Afskriverens bemærkninger
I. 5. Juni.
II. Ombord.
III. Vejrbakken, 6. Juni, Aften.
IV. 12. Juni.
V. 19. Juni.
VI. 20. Juni.
VII. 25. Juni.
VIII. Sidste Dage i Juni.
IX. 1. Juli.
A weary city dweller finally decides to leave the relentless hustle of the capital, seeking refuge in the quiet town of his childhood. Through his candid, almost lyrical reflections, he paints a vivid picture of urban life’s exhausting grind—its noisy streets, endless demands for money, and the ever‑present pressure to perform. The narrator’s inner conflict between duty and longing is palpable, offering a thoughtful critique of the social and economic forces that bind him.
As he embarks on a nocturnal voyage back to his roots, the story shifts to a contemplative journey across calm seas. The gentle rhythm of the ship’s engine and the soft glow of moonlight become a backdrop for his memories and hopes, hinting at a chance for renewal. Listeners will be drawn into his search for peace, identity, and a reconnection with the place that once nurtured him, all while the narrative subtly explores themes of class, fatigue, and the yearning for a simpler life.
Language
da
Duration
~2 hours (152K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Release date
2013-07-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1861–1918
A Danish novelist, journalist, and publisher whose fiction helped shape literary life in Copenhagen at the end of the 19th century. He is especially remembered for Love's Trilogy, including Julie's Diary, Marie, and God's Peace.
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