Pelle osvajač
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Pelle osvajač

Martin Andersen Nexo

The novel by Danish writer Martin Andersen Nexø is a monumental work that follows the life of Pelle Karlsson, a poor Swedish boy who migrates with his father Lasse to the Danish island of Bornholm in search of a better life.

The work is structured as a bildungsroman, showing Pelle's development from childhood to adulthood, through four parts: Childhood, Apprenticeship, Great Struggle and Dawn.

In the first part, Pelle and his father face harsh working conditions and discrimination on the farm, which shapes Pelle's awareness of social injustices. Through his apprenticeship, Pelle gains skills and experience, but also a deeper understanding of class differences. In the Great Struggle, Pelle becomes active in the labor movement, fighting for workers' rights and social justice. The final part, Dawn, symbolizes hope for a better society and Pelle's transformation into a leader who strives for change.

The novel stands out for its realistic portrayal of working class life, social engagement and deep empathy towards marginalized groups. Nexø uses rich language and detailed descriptions to bring the characters and their struggles to life, making Pelle the Conqueror one of the most important works of socially engaged literature.

Original title
Pelle Erobreren
Translation
Mihailo Stojanović
Dimensions
19.5 x 14.5 cm
Pages total
1004
Publisher
Kultura, Zagreb, 1950.
 
Distribution: 10,000 copies
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover.
Language: Croatian.

The book consists of two volumes.

Jedan višetomni primjerak je u ponudi.

Pelle osvajač
Volume 1
Pages: 495
Condition:Used, excellent condition
Pelle osvajač
Volume 2
Pages: 509
Condition:Used, excellent condition
 

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