Hans Of Iceland (1825)
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ISBN10: 1166460010
ISBN13: 9781166460013
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781166460013
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Hans of Iceland is a novel written by the French author Victor Hugo and was first published in 1825. The book is set in the 16th century in Iceland and follows the story of Hans, a monstrous and mysterious figure who is feared by the people of the island. Hans is a giant of a man who is said to be invincible and has supernatural powers.The story begins with the arrival of the King's representative, Ordener Guldenlew, to Iceland. He is on a mission to capture Hans and bring him to justice for his crimes. Along the way, he meets a young woman named Ethel, who is also searching for Hans, but for a different reason.As Ordener and Ethel journey through the harsh landscape of Iceland, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including the treacherous weather and the dangerous creatures that inhabit the island. Meanwhile, Hans continues to wreak havoc and terrorize the people of Iceland.The novel explores themes of love, revenge, and redemption, as well as the struggle between good and evil. It also touches on the supernatural and the power of myth and legend.Overall, Hans of Iceland is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that showcases Victor Hugo's masterful storytelling and vivid imagination. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and Gothic fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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