We, The Drowned by Carsten Jensen (English) Paperback Book

Description: We, The Drowned by Carsten Jensen, Charlotte Barslund In 1848 a motley crew of Danish sailors sets sail from the small island town of Marstal to fight the Germans. Spanning four generations, two world wars and a hundred years, We, The Drowned is an epic tale of adventure, ruthlessness and passion. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A magnificent epic of war, the sea, and the men and women caught in its powerful grasp.In 1848 a motley crew of Danish sailors sets sail from the small island town of Marstal to fight the Germans. Not all of them return - and those who do will never be the same. Among them is the daredevil Laurids Madsen, who promptly escapes again into the anonymity of the high seas.Spanning four generations, two world wars and a hundred years, We, The Drowned is an epic tale of adventure, ruthlessness and passion. Notes Paperback edition of the epic novel of war, the sea, and the men and women caught in its grasp. Translated from the Danish by Charlotte Barslund. ...rich, powerful and rewarding Financial Times Back Cover A novel of immense authority and ambition and beauty, by a master storyteller at the height of his powers. This is a book to sail into, to explore, to get lost in, but it is also a book that brings the reader, dazzled by wonders, home to the heart from which great stories come. Meet Carsten Jensen half way and youre spellbound Joseph OConnor In 1848 a motley crew of Danish sailors sets sail from the small town of Marstal to fight the Germans. Not all of them return - and those who do will never be the same again. Among them is the daredevil Laurids Madsen, who promptly escapes again into the anonymity of the high seas. Spanning four generations, two world wars and a hundred years, We, The Drowned is an epic tale of adventure, ruthlessness and passion. Carsten Jensen is unquestionably one of the most exciting authors writing in Scandinavia today. I always look forward hugely to his books. He is, in my opinion, an utterly unique storyteller Henning Mankell A magnificent addition to the canon of seafaring writing, a brilliant new reworking of the ancient theme...the pages glow with wonderfully imagined pictures... The language is all you could hope for in a sea novel: sinewy and simple, often surprisingly beautiful The Times An epic tale Independent Author Biography Carsten Jensen was born in 1952. He first made his name as a columnist and literary critic. As a journalist he has reported from many regions of conflict, including the Balkans and most recently, Afghanistan. His essays, novels and travel books have won numerous literary awards, including the coveted Golden Laurels and the Danish Bank Literary Prize. In 2010 he received the prestigious Olof Palme Prize, awarded for his contribution to the defence of human rights. We, the Drowned has sold more than 300,000 copies in Scandinavia alone and was voted best Danish novel of the past 25 years. Review A magnificent addition to the canon of seafaring writing, a brilliant new reworking of the ancient theme...the pages glow with wonderfully imagined pictures... The language is all you could hope for in a sea novel: sinewy and simple, often surprisingly beautiful -- Vanora Bennett * The Times *Carsten Jensen is unquestionably one of the most exciting authors writing in Scandinavia today. I always look forward hugely to his books. He is, in my opinion, an utterly unique story-teller -- Henning MankellAn epic tale * Independent *A novel of immense authority and ambition and beauty, by a master storyteller at the height of his powers. This is a book to sail into, to explore, to get lost in, but it is also a book that brings the reader, dazzled by wonders, home to the heart from which great stories come. Meet Carsten Jensen halfway and youre spellbound -- Joseph OConnorImpressive... one of the more engrossing literary voyages of recent years... rich, powerful and rewarding * Financial Times * Promotional A magnificent epic of war, the sea, and the men and women caught in its powerful grasp Review Text A magnificent addition to the canon of seafaring writing, a brilliant new reworking of the ancient theme...the pages glow with wonderfully imagined pictures... The language is all you could hope for in a sea novel: sinewy and simple, often surprisingly beautiful Review Quote An epic tale Promotional "Headline" A magnificent epic of war, the sea, and the men and women caught in its powerful grasp. Details ISBN0099512963 Author Charlotte Barslund Pages 704 Year 2011 Translator Charlotte Barslund ISBN-10 0099512963 ISBN-13 9780099512967 Format Paperback Imprint Vintage Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 839.81374 Media Book Language English Short Title WE THE DROWNED Series Vintage Books Publisher Vintage Publishing Publication Date 2011-04-07 UK Release Date 2011-04-07 AU Release Date 2011-04-07 NZ Release Date 2011-04-07 Translated from Danish Alternative 9781409090762 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36355241;

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