Mogens and Other Stories

The book explores the transformative decade of the 1870s in Denmark's intellectual and literary landscape, highlighting the influence of George Brandes' lectures, Ibsen's challenging ideas, and the impact of Darwinism. It captures the intense debates between traditional and progressive thought, illustrating the era's controversies and extremities. The narrative reflects on how many literary works and theories from that time have become outdated, critiquing the excess of logic and contention at the expense of artistic expression.