Laxness, Halldor
Iceland's Bell
- ISBN 13:
- 9781400034253
- author:
- Laxness, Halldor
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 132mm X 23mm
- Genre:
- Humorous / Black Humor Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Iceland's Bell by Halldor Laxness is set in 17th-century Iceland, a Danish colony struggling with poverty and famine. A farmer, Jon Hreggvidsson, becomes embroiled in a complex web of events after making a joke about the king. As he navigates this treacherous landscape, he finds himself at the centre of a star-crossed love affair between Snaefridur, known as "Iceland's Sun," and Arnas Arnaeus, the king's antiquarian. This novel is a Dickensian canvas of heroism and venality, violence and tragedy, with a narrative enchantment that draws the reader in. Laxness's writing is both grim and uproarious, creating a captivating story that explores the human condition. The result is an updating of the traditional Icelandic saga, infused with caustic social satire. With its complex characters and international stage, Iceland's Bell is a compelling read for those interested in historical fiction and social commentary.
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