Runic Rocks: A North-Sea Idyl (1895)

Runic Rocks: A North-Sea Idyl (1895) is a novel written by Danish author Wilhelm Jensen. The story takes place in the North Sea and follows the life of a young woman named Thora, who lives on the island of Heligoland. Thora is a skilled carver of runic inscriptions on rocks, a skill that has been passed down in her family for generations. The novel explores Thora's relationships with the people around her, including her father, a fisherman, and her love interest, a sailor named Erik. Thora's life is turned upside down when she discovers that Erik is engaged to another woman, causing her to question her own feelings and the meaning of love. Jensen's writing style is known for its poetic language and vivid descriptions of the natural world. The novel is also notable for its portrayal of the traditional way of life on Heligoland, including the island's unique language and customs. Runic Rocks: A North-Sea Idyl is a beautiful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, loss, and the connection between humans and nature.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.