The Ice Palace

Tarjei Vesaas
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Commonly seen as the legendary Norwegian writer's masterpiece, this story tells the tale of Siss and Unn, two friends who have only spent one evening in each other's company. But so profound is this evening between them that when Unn inexplicably disappears, Siss's world is shattered. The Ice Palace is written in prose of a lyrical economy that ranks among the most memorable achievements of modern literature.
Genres: ClassicsFictionLiterary FictionScandinavian LiteratureNovelsModern Classics20th CenturyFantasyYoung AdultLiterature
176 Pages

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