About
Jonas Lie (pronounced "Lee" in English) is one of the greats of Norwegian literature, together with Henrik Ibsen, Bjornstjerne Bjornson and Alexander Kielland. Although considered a Realist, he also worked with Scandanavian folk-lore, penning a number of fine supernatural tales (some of which are included here). In all, this volume collects 14 of his finest works, including 11 short stories and 3 novels:
INTRODUCTION: MEET JONAS LIE, by Julius E. Olson
INTRODUCTION TO LIE'S "WEIRD TALES FROM THE NORTHERN SEAS," by R. Nisbet Bain
THE FISHERMAN AND THE DRAUG
JACK OF SJOHOLM AND THE GAN-FINN
TUG OF WAR
"THE EARTH DRAWS"
THE CORMORANTS OF ANDVAER
ISAAC AND THE PARSON OF BRONO
THE WIND-GNOME
THE HULDREFISH
FINN BLOOD
THE HOMESTEAD WESTWARD IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS
"IT'S ME"
THE PILOT AND HIS WIFE
THE VISIONARY
ONE OF LIFE'S SLAVES
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INTRODUCTION: MEET JONAS LIE, by Julius E. Olson
INTRODUCTION TO LIE'S "WEIRD TALES FROM THE NORTHERN SEAS," by R. Nisbet Bain
THE FISHERMAN AND THE DRAUG
JACK OF SJOHOLM AND THE GAN-FINN
TUG OF WAR
"THE EARTH DRAWS"
THE CORMORANTS OF ANDVAER
ISAAC AND THE PARSON OF BRONO
THE WIND-GNOME
THE HULDREFISH
FINN BLOOD
THE HOMESTEAD WESTWARD IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS
"IT'S ME"
THE PILOT AND HIS WIFE
THE VISIONARY
ONE OF LIFE'S SLAVES
And don't forget to search this ebook store for "Wildside Megapack" to see more great collections, ranging from fantasy and science fiction to mysteries, westerns, adventure stories, and more! (View them by publication date to see the most recent additions.)