Nina: An Icelandic Tale (1827) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165588961)

Nina: An Icelandic Tale is a novel written by an anonymous author known only as ""A Mother"" and was first published in 1827. The story follows the life of a young girl named Nina who lives in Iceland during the early 19th century. Nina is a beautiful and intelligent girl who is born to a wealthy family, but her life takes a dramatic turn when her father dies and her mother remarries. Her stepfather is abusive and neglectful, and Nina is forced to endure a life of misery and hardship.Despite the challenges she faces, Nina remains determined to make a better life for herself. She is intelligent and resourceful, and she uses her talents to help others and to overcome the obstacles that stand in her way. Along the way, she meets a number of interesting characters, including a young man named Sigurd who becomes her friend and ally.The novel is set against the backdrop of Iceland's harsh and unforgiving landscape, and it explores themes of love, loss, and redemption. It is a powerful and moving story that offers readers a glimpse into the lives of the people who lived in Iceland during this time period. The novel is written in a simple and straightforward style, and it is a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit.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.

Author: A Mother,Maria Elizabeth Budden,Orramel Hinckley Throop
ISBN-10: 116558896X
ISBN-13: 9781165588961
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 108
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d