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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
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- Released
- 2013
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sjón
- Publisher
- Farrar, Strauss & Giroux-3PL
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9780374159030
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Nature, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Animals, Plants, Magic, Gifts for grandpa, Mythology, Scandinavian Literature, Magical Realism, Islands, Iceland, Flora, Icelandic
- Rating
- 3.5 out of 5
- Description
- 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.