7 Best Short Stories Iceland

Icelanders have the highest literacy rates in the world. This is largely due to the rich literary tradition developed in this region. In this book, August Nemo brings seven short stories from different authors and periods so that you have an interesting overview of the story in Iceland. - The Story Of Audunn And The Bear by Anonymous. - A Dry Spell By Einar H. Kvaran. - The Old Hay by Guðmundur Friðjónsson. - When I Was On The Frigate by Jón Trausti. - Father And Son by Gunnar Gunnarsson. - The Fox Skin by Gudmundur G. Hagalin. - New Iceland by Halldor Kiljan Laxness. For more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!

Icelanders have the highest literacy rates in the world. This is largely due to the rich literary tradition developed in this region. In this book, August Nemo brings seven short stories from different authors and periods so that you have an interesting overview of the story in Iceland. - The Story Of Audunn And The Bear by Anonymous. - A Dry Spell By Einar H. Kvaran. - The Old Hay by Guðmundur Friðjónsson. - When I Was On The Frigate by Jón Trausti. - Father And Son by Gunnar Gunnarsson. - The Fox Skin by Gudmundur G. Hagalin. - New Iceland by Halldor Kiljan Laxness.

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Seven Icelandic Short Stories By Ásgeir Pétursson and Steingrímur J. þorsteinsson

Bjørnstjerne Bjørnsonreceived the 1903 Nobel Prize in Literature "as a tribute to his noble, magnificent and versatile poetry, which has always been distinguished by both the freshness of its inspiration and the rare purity of its spirit", becoming the first Norwegian Nobel laureate. This selection chosen by the critic August Nemocontains the following stories: - The Railroad and the Churchyard - The Father - The Bridal March - One Day - Mother's Hands - Thrond - Absalom's Hair

Welcome to the captivating world of the 7 Best Short Stories series, where we bring you the most extraordinary works from remarkable authors. In this edition, we delve into the enigmatic realm of the legendary American author, H.P. Lovecraft. Known for his unique brand of horror, Lovecraft shattered conventions, discarding ghosts and witches to unveil unspeakable terrors that lurk in the dark corners of a malevolent universe. Carefully curated by the esteemed critic August Nemo, this selection unveils Lovecraft's mesmerizing narrative style and takes you on a chilling journey into the depths of his visionary imagination. Prepare to be enthralled by the timeless mastery of H.P. Lovecraft and discover why his haunting tales continue to captivate and inspire generations of readers and creators alike. Get ready for an extraordinary literary experience that will leave you breathless and questioning the very fabric of reality. Works selected for this book: - The Call of Cthulhu; - The Outsider; - Pickman's Model; - The Statement of Randolph Carter; - The Colour out of Space; - The Dunwich Horror; - The Music of Erich Zann. - Bonus content: Notes on Writing Weird Fiction. If you appreciate good literature, be sure to check out the other Tacet Books titles!