Jenny (Annotated) - Enriched Edition A Novel

Sigrid Undset

Tradutor W. Emmé

Sinopse

Sigrid Undset's Jenny (1911) is a psychologically acute novel of artistic aspiration, erotic disillusionment, and moral crisis. Set chiefly among Scandinavian artists in Rome and later in Norway, it follows Jenny Winge, a gifted painter whose pursuit of independence collides with the emotional claims and evasions of love. Written in a lucid realist style, the novel belongs to the early twentieth-century tradition of European psychological fiction, yet it also anticipates Undset's later concern with conscience, suffering, and the conflict between modern freedom and ethical responsibility. Undset, later awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, drew upon her own knowledge of clerical work, urban modernity, travel, and the precarious position of women seeking intellectual and artistic autonomy. Before her celebrated medieval novels, she was an unsparing chronicler of contemporary life, especially the inner lives of women. Jenny reflects her skepticism toward fashionable bohemian ideals and her profound interest in the consequences of choices made without spiritual or moral grounding. This novel is highly recommended to readers of modernist and realist fiction, feminist literary history, and Scandinavian literature. Its emotional severity and disciplined artistry make it a compelling study of freedom, vulnerability, and tragic self-knowledge.

This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Disponível desde: 09/12/2023.

Comprimento de impressão: 224 páginas.

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