Sophus Claussen
Sophus Claussen (12 September 1865 – 11 April 1931 Gentofte) was a Danish writer. He is best remembered for his neo-romanticism poems.[1]
Life[]
Born in 1865, Claussen was the son of politician Rasmus Claussen and Hanne Sophie (née Henriksen). He began his studies in 1884 and published his first collection of poetry, Naturbørn , which attracted attention due to its daringness and bold eroticism along the lines of Emil Aarestrup's work.[2] For a number of years Claussen was involved with the local press. He first began to make a name for himself through two partially symbolic, partially realistic idylls about life in market towns, "Unge Bander " (1894) and "Kitty" (1895), which through a blend of prose and poetry as well as playfulness and grace captivated readers (particularly his introduction to "Unge Bander ": "Frøken Regnvejr ", likely his most significant work [revised edition 1912]). Claussen later continued his depictions of Danish island life in "Pilefløjter " (1899) and "Mellem to Kyster " (1900). His small travel novels "Valfart " and "Antonius i Paris " (both 1896) are unique among his works with their poetically chatty tone. Additionally, he wrote the play "Arbejdersken ".[3]
Claussen lived in Paris for a number of years and published several smaller books ("Trefoden " [1901], "Djævlerier " [1904], "Eroter og Fauner " [1910]). After returning to Denmark, he published a comprehensive and characteristic collection of poetry, Danske Vers , which defines the capricious nature of his body of work.[1]
Among his later works, "Heroica " (1925) and "Foraarstaler " (1927) can be highlighted as particularly representative of his poetic nature. Claussen's complete works are available in nine volumes.[4]
Claussen and author Johannes Jørgensen co-wrote the journal Taarnet as part of the Danish Symbolism movement. To Claussen's regret, he never had a big breakthrough. Recognition eventually came among the Heretica circle and author Karen Blixen.
Claussen was closely linked with painter Albert Gottschalk.
He is buried in Gentofte cemetery.
Honors[]
Ekbatana, from 1896, is included in the Danish culture canon.
Works[]
- Naturbørn , 1887
- Pilefløjter 1899
- Ungt Folk 1894
- Djævlerier , 1904
- Danske Vers , 1912
- Heroica 1925
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "54 (Salmonsens konversationsleksikon / Anden Udgave / Bind V: Cikorie—Demersale)". Project Runeberg (in Danish). Retrieved 2020-06-23.
- ^ "Sophus Claussen". Forfatterweb. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ^ "54 (Salmonsens konversationsleksikon / Anden Udgave / Bind V: Cikorie—Demersale)". runeberg.org (in Danish). Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- ^ "213 (Salmonsens konversationsleksikon / Anden Udgave / Bind XXVI: Supplement: A—Øyslebø)". runeberg.org (in Danish). Retrieved 2021-05-06.
External links[]
- Sophus Claussen; Danish Wikisource
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