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Did Gjellerup's work go through a major transformation throughout his career?

  • Yes, from nationalistic to philosophical and buddhist themes

  • No, his work remained consistent over the years

  • Yes, but the changes were minimal

  • No, he always wrote similar themes

Answer

Yes, Gjellerup's work went through a major transformation throughout his career. His early work was nationalistic and focused on Norwegian folk tales and culture. However, after traveling to India in 1885, he became interested in Buddhist philosophy and began to write about spiritual themes.
The Enigmatic Tales of Karl Adolph Gjellerup: A Journey through Danish Literature

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