Нильс Люне

The novel is rich with existential questions, and I'm curious how much of Niels's character was driven by Jacobsen's own philosophical views.

Niels’s dedication to art feels so genuine, but the emotional toll is hard to ignore. How did others interpret his struggles with creativity and love?

The setting adds a layer of cultural and historical depth, but I wonder how much the time period shaped the story's focus on individualism and societal expectations.