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Zakarias Nielsen
1844–1922
A Danish teacher, poet, and novelist, he became one of the best-known voices of the so-called schoolteacher literature in Denmark. His writing joined everyday life, Christian belief, and a warm interest in ordinary people.
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Murrosaikana
by Zakarias Nielsen
Suuri voima
by Zakarias Nielsen
About the author
Born Jens Peter Zakarias Nielsen on June 5, 1844, in Øster Stillinge near Slagelse, he went on to build a long career as both an educator and a writer. He was active in Danish school life and also served in the leadership of Danmarks Lærerforening, the national teachers’ association.
As an author, he wrote fiction, poetry, and memoir-like works, and he is often remembered as a leading representative of Danish "schoolteacher literature." His best-known novel is Maagen (1889), a book noted for its popular, folk-Christian outlook and its sympathetic picture of everyday life.
He later received the honorary title of professor and remained a respected literary and educational figure. He died on November 11, 1922, in Charlottenlund.