Items related to The Heart of Man
After coming through the blizzard that almost cost them everything, Jens and the boy are far from home, in a fishing community at the edge of the world.
Taken in by the village doctor, the boy once again has the sense of being brought back from the grave. But this is a strange place, with otherworldly inhabitants, including flame-haired Álfheiður, who makes him wonder whether it is possible to love two women at once; he had believed his heart was lost to Ragnheiður, the daughter of the wealthy merchant in the village to which he must now inexorably return.
Set in the awe-inspiring wilderness of the extreme north, The Heart of Man is a profound exploration of life, love and desire, written with a sublime simplicity. In this conclusion to an audacious trilogy, Stefánsson brings a poet's eye and a philosopher's insight to a tale worthy of the sagasmiths of old.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Jon Kalman Stefansson was born in Reykjavik in 1963. He is the 2011 of the P.O. Enquist Award and his novels have been nominated three times for the Nordic Council Prize for Literature. He has won the Icelandic Prize, and a feature film of his trilogy will be released in 2015.
Review:
" completes his astonishing voyage . . . Beautifully translated by Philip Roughton, Stefansson's immersive prose swells, thunders and sparkles with all the shifting moods of the sea on an Icelandic summer's day . . . words alone give us weapons 'against time, death, forgetfulness, unhappiness.' Stefansson has wielded those weapons with supreme skill. Gisli, the troubled headmaster, tells the boy about one of his beloved classics that 'like all significant books it concerns how to be a human being.' As does this uplifting trilogy."―Boyd Tomkin, The Independent
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherMacLehose Press
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 184866236X
- ISBN 13 9781848662360
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages368
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 17.15
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Seller Image
The Heart of Man (Paperback)
Published by
Quercus Publishing, London
(2016)
ISBN 10: 184866236X
ISBN 13: 9781848662360
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. After coming through the blizzard that almost cost them everything, Jens and the boy are far from home, in a fishing community at the edge of the world. Taken in by the village doctor, the boy once again has the sense of being brought back from the grave. But this is a strange place, with otherworldly inhabitants, including flame-haired Alfheidur, who makes him wonder whether it is possible to love two women at once; he had believed his heart was lost to Ragnheidur, the daughter of the wealthy merchant in the village to which he must now inexorably return. Set in the awe-inspiring wilderness of the extreme north, The Heart of Man is a profound exploration of life, love and desire, written with a sublime simplicity. In this conclusion to an audacious trilogy, Stefansson brings a poet's eye and a philosopher's insight to a tale worthy of the sagasmiths of old. Set in the awe-inspiring wilderness of the extreme north, The Heart of Man is a profound exploration of life, love and desire - a tale worthy of the sagasmiths of old. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781848662360
Buy New
US$ 17.15
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Heart of Man
Published by
Quercus Publishing 2016-02-04, London
(2016)
ISBN 10: 184866236X
ISBN 13: 9781848662360
New
paperback
Quantity: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description paperback. Condition: New. Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9781848662360
Buy New
US$ 12.81
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Heart of Man
Published by
Quercus Publishing
(2016)
ISBN 10: 184866236X
ISBN 13: 9781848662360
New
Paperback / softback
Quantity: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Set in the awe-inspiring wilderness of the extreme north, The Heart of Man is a profound exploration of life, love and desire - a tale worthy of the sagasmiths of old. Seller Inventory # B9781848662360
Buy New
US$ 11.15
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Heart of Man
Published by
MacLehose Press
(2016)
ISBN 10: 184866236X
ISBN 13: 9781848662360
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition. Seller Inventory # bk184866236Xxvz189zvxnew
Buy New
US$ 22.93
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Heart of Man
Published by
MacLehose Press
(2016)
ISBN 10: 184866236X
ISBN 13: 9781848662360
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Seller Inventory # 353-184866236X-new
Buy New
US$ 22.93
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Heart of Man
Published by
MacLehose Press
(2016)
ISBN 10: 184866236X
ISBN 13: 9781848662360
New
Softcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # d68f380829c3a7d1726e68fdbc9e9f03
Buy New
US$ 14.48
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Heart of Man
Published by
MacLehose Press
(2016)
ISBN 10: 184866236X
ISBN 13: 9781848662360
New
Paperback
Quantity: 8
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. BRAND NEW ** SUPER FAST SHIPPING FROM UK WAREHOUSE ** 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. Seller Inventory # 9781848662360-GDR
Buy New
US$ 13.07
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Heart of Man
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 368 pages. 7.80x5.16x1.02 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __184866236X
Buy New
US$ 12.31
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Heart of Man
Published by
Quercus Publishing
(2016)
ISBN 10: 184866236X
ISBN 13: 9781848662360
New
Softcover
Quantity: 10
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Set in the awe-inspiring wilderness of the extreme north, The Heart of Man is a profound exploration of life, love and desire - a tale worthy of the sagasmiths of old. Translator(s): Roughton, Philip. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126. . . 2016. Paperback. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9781848662360
Buy New
US$ 14.74
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Heart of Man
Published by
Quercus Publishing
(2016)
ISBN 10: 184866236X
ISBN 13: 9781848662360
New
Softcover
Quantity: 10
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Set in the awe-inspiring wilderness of the extreme north, The Heart of Man is a profound exploration of life, love and desire - a tale worthy of the sagasmiths of old. Translator(s): Roughton, Philip. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126. . . 2016. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9781848662360
Buy New
US$ 17.13
Convert currency