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100 1 _aÁsgeir Pétursson
245 1 0 _aSeven Icelandic Short Stories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-05-01
505 0 _aThe story of Audunn and the bear -- A dry spell -- The old hay -- When I was on the frigate -- Father and son -- The fox skin -- New Iceland.
508 _aProduced by Nicole Apostola, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Seven Icelandic Short Stories" by Ásgeir Pétursson and Steingrímur J. Þorsteinsson is a collection of traditional short stories likely written from the early 13th century to the early 20th century, celebrating Iceland's rich literary heritage. The stories encapsulate the life, struggles, and existential reflections of Icelanders, often exploring themes of morality, fortune, and the human connection to both nature and community. The beginning of this collection introduces the reader to the historical and cultural context that shaped Icelandic literature. It highlights the continuity of the Icelandic language and the significance of the sagas, which provide a background for the accompanying stories. The specific tales start with "The Story of Audunn and the Bear," detailing Audunn's adventurous journey from Iceland to Norway and Denmark, where he intends to present a rare white bear to King Sveinn. The narrative foreshadows the themes of loyalty, generosity, and the importance of ethical choices that will be explored throughout the collection. Other stories highlighted include character-driven tales exploring rural life, struggles against harsh weather, and compelling interpersonal relationships set against the backdrop of Iceland's stunning, rugged landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories, Icelandic -- Translations into English
700 1 _aSteingrímur J. Þorsteinsson,
_d1911-1973
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5603
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