The Ice Palace by Tarjei Vesaas
The novel explores the profound and haunting bond between two young girls, Siss and Unn, set against the stark and mystical backdrop of a Norwegian winter. When Unn mysteriously disappears after visiting a mesmerizing ice formation, Siss is left grappling with her absence and the intense emotions it stirs within her. The narrative delves into themes of friendship, loss, and the passage from childhood innocence to the complexities of adolescence, all while capturing the ethereal beauty and isolation of the frozen landscape. Through its poetic and evocative prose, the story examines the impact of grief and the enduring power of memory.
The 2043rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1963
- Nationality
- Norwegian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- Norwegian
- Avg User Rating
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(3.6)
- Alternate Titles
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- Das Eis-Schloss
- El Palacio de Hielo
- Il Palazzo di Ghiaccio
- Is Slottet
- Le Palais de Glace
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- 13th on Fifty French Writers Choose Their Favorite 10 Books (On en garde 10 ! Pour la littérature)
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- 11 Must-Read Norwegian Novels in Translation (Books & Bao)
- Nordic Council Literature Prize (Nordic Council Literature Prize)