Íslandsklukkan

Íslandsklukkan

AuthorHalldór Laxness
GenreNovel, Historical Fiction
Original LanguageIcelandic
First published1943
First published1944
First published1946
LinksEnglish · Icelandic
Notes"Iceland's Bell" is a historical novel by Halldór Laxness and his best-known work. It was published in three parts: * Íslandsklukkan/Iceland's Bell (1943) * Hið ljósa man/The Bright Jewel or The Fair Maiden (1944) * Eldur í Kaupinhafn/Fire in Copenhagen (1946). The narrative revolves around few main characters and their struggles in 18th century Iceland/Denmark, showcasing the vast social, economic and political changes of that time.
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