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Hoeg, Peter (Translated by Barbara Haveland).
THE HISTORY OF DANISH DREAMS.
New York City, NY: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1995. Hardcover. First Edition/First Printing. 156 pages. As New/As New. The author's debut novel. The first appearance of the title in English. Precedes and should not be confused with all other subsequent editions. Clearly influenced by the work of the Latin-American Magical Realists but with a distinctive Nordic twist, it is a triumphant work. More massive and ambitious than its successor, it is in several parts and has a very complex structure. It will reward one as well as several repeated readings. Peter Hoeg has continued to publish steadily since the spectacular success of "Smilla's Sense of Snow", but this remains one of his finest achievements. A "must-have" title for Peter Hoeg collectors. This title has been out-of-print as a hardcover for a very long time. This is one of few copies of the First English-language Edition still available online and has no flaws, a pristine beauty. A scarce copy thus. One of the most talented living writers. A flawless copy. (SEE ALSO OTHER PETER HOEG TITLES IN OUR CATALOG). ISBN 0374171386. $25.00 |
