Pelle the Conqueror

Pelle the Conqueror, published in four volumes from 1906 to 1910, is a sweeping Danish epic that chronicles the life of Pelle, a poor farm boy who rises through hardship to become a labor leader. Inspired by socialist ideals and real social conditions, Nexø portrays the struggles of the working class with compassion and realism. The novel combines bildungsroman, social critique, and emotional depth, making it a cornerstone of Scandinavian literature and a powerful call for justice and solidarity.