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Johannes Vilhelm Jensen

The grounding in natural sciences which I obtained in the course of my medical studies, including preliminary examinations in botany, zoology, physics, and chemistry, was to become decisive in determining the trend of my literary work.

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Johannes Vilhelm Jensen is saying that the scientific knowledge he gained while studying medicine, especially in subjects like botany, zoology, physics, and chemistry, played a crucial role in shaping the direction of his writing. This foundation in natural sciences influenced the themes and ideas he explored in his literary work.

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