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Historical Fiction· Denmark

We, the Drowned

by Carsten Jensen
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 2006Danish
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About This Book

Carsten Jensen's We, the Drowned (2006) stands as one of the most significant works of historical fiction of its era. We, the Drowned is an epic historical novel by Carsten Jensen that spans over a century, chronicling the lives of Danish sailors from the town of Marstal. The novel explores themes of war, adventure, and the human spirit, weaving together personal stories with the broader history of Denmark. Jensen's work is celebrated for its rich storytelling, vivid characters, and its exploration of the sea as both a setting and a metaphor. Themes of adventure, war, community run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorCarsten Jensen
Published2006
Country of Origin🇩🇰 Denmark
LanguageDanish
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
ISBN9780151013777
Editorial Score30/100
About the Category

🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇩🇰 Denmark

This book is part of Denmark's rich literary tradition.

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Editorial Assessment

We, the Drowned by Carsten Jensen sits within the tradition of historical fiction that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 2006 in Denmark, it engages with adventure, war, community, identity in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. What distinguishes We, the Drowned is how it handles its central concerns — adventure, war, community, identity — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. We, the Drowned reflects Carsten Jensen's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with Denmark's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Guardian 100 Best Novels
notable · global
20120
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Carsten Jensen
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Carsten Jensen is a Denmark author whose work in historical fiction has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is We, the Drowned about?

We, the Drowned is an epic historical novel by Carsten Jensen that spans over a century, chronicling the lives of Danish sailors from the town of Marstal. The novel explores themes of war, adventure, and the human spirit, weaving together personal stories with the broader history of Denmark. Jensen's work is celebrated for its rich storytelling, vivid characters, and its exploration of the sea as both a setting and a metaphor.

Who wrote We, the Drowned?

We, the Drowned was written by Carsten Jensen, from Denmark. First published in 2006.

What awards has We, the Drowned won?

We, the Drowned has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is We, the Drowned worth reading?

We, the Drowned is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in adventure, war, community.

Where can I buy We, the Drowned?

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What category is We, the Drowned?

We, the Drowned is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

What country is We, the Drowned from?

We, the Drowned originates from Denmark's literary tradition. Explore more books from Denmark on our country page.

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