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From The Nobel Prizewinning Icelandic Author: A Magnificent Novel That Recalls Iceland'S Medieval Epics And Classics, Set In The Early Twentieth Century Starring An Ordinary Sheep Farmer And His Heroic Determination To Achieve Independence. 'A Strange Story, Vibrant And Alive. There Is A Rare Beauty In Its Telling.' Atlantic Monthlyif Bjartur Of Summerhouses, The Book'S Protagonist, Is An Ordinary Sheep Farmer, His Flinty Determination To Free Himself Is Genuinely Heroic And, At The Same Time, Terrifying And Bleakly Comic.Having Spent Eighteen Years In Humiliating Servitude, Bjartur Wants Nothing More Than To Raise His Flocks Unbeholden To Any Man. But Bjartur'S Spirited Daughter Wants To Live Unbeholden To Him. What Ensues Is A Battle Of Wills That Is By Turns Harsh And Touching, Elemental In Its Emotional Intensity And Intimate In Its Homely Detail. Vast In Scope And Deeply Rewarding, Independent People Is A Masterpiece.
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- Q: What is 'Independent People' about? A: 'Independent People' is a novel by Halldor Laxness that tells the story of Bjartur, an ordinary sheep farmer in early twentieth-century Iceland, who is determined to achieve independence after years of servitude.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Independent People'? A: The author of 'Independent People' is Halldor Laxness, a Nobel Prize-winning Icelandic writer.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Independent People'? A: 'Independent People' has a total of 512 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Independent People' have? A: 'Independent People' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Independent People' published? A: 'Independent People' was published on January 14, 1997.
- Q: Is 'Independent People' suitable for readers interested in classics? A: Yes, 'Independent People' is categorized as a classic and is suitable for readers who enjoy literary works with historical and cultural significance.
- Q: What is the condition of the book 'Independent People'? A: 'Independent People' is in new condition.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Independent People'? A: 'Independent People' is a first paperback edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Independent People'? A: 'Independent People' explores themes of independence, family dynamics, and the struggles of rural life in Iceland.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Halldor Laxness? A: Readers can expect a vibrant and alive writing style from Halldor Laxness, which captures the beauty of Icelandic storytelling.