Summary of We, the DrownedÂ
“We, the Drowned” is an epic tale about sailors from the Danish port town of Marstal, who conquer the seas and – sometimes – return home. It chronicles Denmark’s early modern history and the country’s relationship with the sea, beginning in 1848 and ending after the Second World War.
Reasons to read We, the DrownedÂ
“We, the Drowned” is often hailed as a modern classic of European literature. It is also a best-selling book in Denmark and was chosen in 2009 as the ‘favourite Danish novel of our time‘ by the readers of the newspaper Jyllands-Posten. It is an adventurous tale of the Danish as a seafaring people, with men exploring the seas and women shaping their own lives while staying at home. Carsten Jensen is a much-loved Danish author who has won several literary awards, including the Danish booksellers’ award Golden Laurel (De Gyldne Laurbær) for his novel “I Have Seen the World Begin”, the Søren Gyldendal Prize, and the Olof Palme Prize.
Setting: Marstal (Denmark) & the open seas
Original title: Vi, de druknede
Year of publication: 2006
Nr of pages: 688
