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Set in the Danish countryside, the novel follows young Jens, a farmer's son whose aspirations of becoming a businessman are thwarted by his father's death. As he struggles to maintain the family farm, he becomes entangled in a love triangle with two women from different social classes. Themes of class disparity, love, and the pursuit of success in a transforming society are central to the narrative. Gustav Wied's realistic writing style enhances the depth of the characters and their challenges, marking this work as a significant piece of Danish literature.