The Heart Of Man Av Jón Kalman Stefánsson

<p>After coming through the blizzard that almost cost them everything, Jens and the boy are far from home, in a fishing community at the edge of the world. <br><br>Taken in by the village doctor, the boy once again has the sense of being brought back from the grave. But this is a strange place, with otherworldly inhabitants, including flame-haired Álfheiður, who makes him wonder whether it is possible to love two women at once; he had believed his heart was lost to Ragnheiður, the daughter of the wealthy merchant in the village to which he must now inexorably return. <br><br>Set in the awe-inspiring wilderness of the extreme north, <i>The Heart of Man</i> is a profound exploration of life, love and desire, written with a sublime simplicity. In this conclusion to an audacious trilogy, Stefánsson brings a poet''s eye and a philosopher''s insight to a tale worthy of the sagasmiths of old.</p>