About “Iceland's Bell”
Iceland's Bell is a historical novel by Icelandic author Halldór Laxness, who won the Nobel Prize. It was published in three parts between 1943 and 1946. The story is set in the 18th century and takes place mainly in Iceland and Denmark. The novel portrays the difficult conditions of the Icelandic people during that time, reflecting a tragic and ironic view of their situation. Like other works by Laxness, it highlights the struggles of the Icelandic population. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Praise for “Iceland's Bell”
“Laxness has genuine magic as a novelist.”
“Laxness is a poet who writes to the edge of the pages, a visionary who allows us a plot: He takes a Tolstoyan overview, he weaves in an Evelyn Waugh-like humor; it is not possible to be unimpressed.”
Book details
- Latest edition
- 2003 · ISBN 9781400034253
- ISBN
- 9781400034253
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Iceland's Bell?
Iceland's Bell by Halldór Laxness has 448 pages.
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