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Set in 1635 Iceland, the narrative explores a society shrouded in superstition and poverty, where the clash between science and belief is palpable. Characters navigate a landscape marked by cruelty, as men of science are captivated by a unicorn's horn while common folk practice secretive worship of the Virgin. The tension escalates with the threat of book and man burning, highlighting the struggle between enlightenment and ignorance in a tumultuous era.
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From the Mouth of the Whale, Sjón
- Taal
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2013
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- (Paperback)
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- Taal
- Engels
- Auteurs
- Sjón
- Uitgever
- Farrar, Strauss & Giroux-3PL
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2013
- Formaat
- Paperback
- Aantal pagina's
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9780374159030
- Reeks
- Tags
- Fictie, Natuur, Fantasy, Historische romans, Dieren, Planten, Magie, Cadeaus voor Opa, Mythologie, Noordse Literatuur, Magisch realisme, Eilanden, IJsland, Flora, IJslands
- Beoordeling
- 3,5 van 5
- Aantekening
- Set in 1635 Iceland, the narrative explores a society shrouded in superstition and poverty, where the clash between science and belief is palpable. Characters navigate a landscape marked by cruelty, as men of science are captivated by a unicorn's horn while common folk practice secretive worship of the Virgin. The tension escalates with the threat of book and man burning, highlighting the struggle between enlightenment and ignorance in a tumultuous era.