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Niels Lyhne · Character

J. P. Jacobsen

The author, occasionally referenced as a narrative voice.

minor

Also known as Jacobsen

First appearance: Endnotes

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Author of the novel, whose letters are cited as source material.
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Story tension across the book.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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