Jonas Lie (pronouced "Lee" in English) is one of the greats of Norwegian literature, together with Henrik Ibsen, Bjornstjerne Bjornson and Alexander Kielland. Although considered a Realist, he also worked with Scandanavian folk-lore, penning a number of fine supernatural tales (some of which are included here). In all, this volume collects 14 of his finest works, including 11 short stories and 3 novels:

INTRODUCTION: MEET JONAS LIE, by Julius E. Olson

INTRODUCTION TO LIE'S "WEIRD TALES FROM THE NORTHERN SEAS," by R. Nisbet Bain

THE FISHERMAN AND THE DRAUG

JACK OF SJOHOLM AND THE GAN-FINN

TUG OF WAR

"THE EARTH DRAWS"

THE CORMORANTS OF ANDVAER

ISAAC AND THE PARSON OF BRONO

THE WIND-GNOME

THE HULDREFISH

FINN BLOOD

THE HOMESTEAD WESTWARD IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS

"IT'S ME"

THE PILOT AND HIS WIFE

THE VISIONARY

ONE OF LIFE'S SLAVES

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