Laxness, Halldor
The Atom Station
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099455158
- author:
- Laxness, Halldor
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 204
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Atom Station
In this powerful novel, Halldór Laxness explores the tensions between tradition and modernity in post-war Iceland. When an offer is made to build a NATO airbase on Icelandic land, a storm of protest erupts across the country. A young woman from the north finds herself at the forefront of this movement, working as a maid for her Member of Parliament and witnessing firsthand the contrast between the old culture of the north and the rootless society of the south. Through her experiences, Laxness critiques the bourgeois values that threaten to erode Iceland's unique heritage. His heroine is a strong-willed and independent figure, refusing to be bullied or bought by those who seek to exploit her country for their own gain. With its thought-provoking themes and vivid portrayal of Icelandic society, The Atom Station is a compelling read. Published in 2004, this edition features 180 pages of Laxness's classic novel, presented in paperback.Related Products
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