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Literary Fiction· Norway

The Ice Palace

by Tarjei Vesaas
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1963Norwegian
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About This Book

Tarjei Vesaas's The Ice Palace (1963) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. A haunting and poetic novel, 'The Ice Palace' explores the intense friendship between two young girls, Siss and Unn, in a remote Norwegian village. The narrative delves into themes of isolation, loss, and the mysteries of childhood. Vesaas's lyrical prose and the novel's evocative imagery have made it a classic of Norwegian literature. Themes of friendship, isolation, loss run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorTarjei Vesaas
Published1963
Country of Origin🇳🇴 Norway
LanguageNorwegian
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780720612683
Editorial Score30/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇳🇴 Norway

This book is part of Norway's rich literary tradition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ice Palace about?

A haunting and poetic novel, 'The Ice Palace' explores the intense friendship between two young girls, Siss and Unn, in a remote Norwegian village. The narrative delves into themes of isolation, loss, and the mysteries of childhood. Vesaas's lyrical prose and the novel's evocative imagery have made it a classic of Norwegian literature.

Who wrote The Ice Palace?

The Ice Palace was written by Tarjei Vesaas, from Norway. First published in 1963.

What awards has The Ice Palace won?

The Ice Palace has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is The Ice Palace worth reading?

The Ice Palace is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in friendship, isolation, loss.

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What category is The Ice Palace?

The Ice Palace is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Ice Palace from?

The Ice Palace originates from Norway's literary tradition. Explore more books from Norway on our country page.

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