Barbara
Barbara by Jorgen-Franz Jacobsen, published by Norvik Press in 2014, is a notable work originally written in Danish. This edition spans 298 pages and presents a historical narrative that intertwines themes of passion and complexity within an exotic setting. The novel features a compelling story that includes elements of semi-piracy and explores the intricacies of human relationships, particularly through the character of Barbara, who is depicted as a multifaceted figure in modern Scandinavian literature.
Readers will find a rich exploration of Barbara’s character, marked by beauty, passion, and a profound sense of tragedy. The narrative delves into her psychological makeup, revealing her role as an outsider who disrupts a marriage and embodies both innocence and moral ambiguity. This edition of Barbara invites readers to engage with the themes of love and conflict, making it a significant addition to the realms of fiction and literary classics.
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Barbara, originally written in Danish, was the only novel by the Faroese author Jørgen-Franz Jacobsen (1900 – 1938), and yet it quickly achieved international best-seller status and is still one of the best-loved twentieth century classics in Danish and Faroese literature. On the face of it, Barbara is a straightforward historical novel in the mode of many a so-called ‘romance’. It contains a story of passion in an exotic setting with overtones of semi-piracy; there is a powerful erotic element, an outsider who breaks up a marriage, and a built-in inevitability resulting from Barbara’s own psychological make-up. She stands as one of the most complex female characters in modern Scandinavian literature: beautiful, passionate, innocent, devoted, amoral and uncomprehending of her own tragedy. Jørgen-Franz Jacobsen portrays her with a fascinated devotion.
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