Runic Rocks - Wilhelm Jensen - Bog

Runic Rocks: A North-Sea Idyl is a novel written by Wilhelm Jensen and originally published in 1895. The story is set in the North Sea and follows the journey of a young man named Helge, who is searching for meaning and purpose in his life. Along the way, he meets a group of fishermen and their families who live on the remote Runic Rocks, a group of small islands in the North Sea. Helge becomes fascinated by the simple, yet fulfilling way of life that the islanders lead, and begins to question his own values and beliefs. As he spends more time on the island, he begins to fall in love with a young woman named Ingeborg, who teaches him about the ancient runic alphabet and the history of the island. However, their love is threatened by the arrival of a wealthy businessman who wants to exploit the island for its natural resources. Helge must decide whether to stay on the island and fight for its preservation or return to his old life in the city. The novel is a beautiful portrayal of life in the North Sea, with vivid descriptions of the landscape, the sea, and the people who inhabit it. It is a timeless story about the search for meaning and the importance of preserving our natural environment.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.