Ludvigsbakke is a haunting and poetic Danish novel set in the late 19th century, it tells the story of a young artist named Agnes, who leaves her home in Copenhagen to live in the remote village of Ludvigsbakke. There, she becomes entranced by the stark beauty of the landscape and the simple way of life of the villagers. As Agnes becomes more deeply involved in the community, she forms relationships with several of its inhabitants, including the local pastor, the schoolmaster, and a young girl named Maren.