
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 major figure in Danish literary life around the turn of the 20th century, he wrote novels and short fiction while also shaping what readers encountered as a publisher and editor. His career linked creative writing with the business of books in a way that made him especially influential in his time.
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