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Am Fuße des Snaefellsgletschers im äußersten Westen Islands versieht Pfarrer Jon Primus sein Amt. Doch die Art seiner Seelsorge ist eigen und was dem Bischof davon zu Ohren kommt, gibt Anlass zur Besorgnis: Der Mann repariere die Kirche nicht, taufe die Kinder nicht, beerdige die Toten nicht.

Under the Glacier represents Nobel laureate Halldor Laxness at his entertaining and brilliantly inventive best. Philosophy, theological speculation and charming wit combine to make this novel a timeless fable of modern times. A youthful emissary of the Bishop of Iceland travels to the beautiful and mysterious district of Snæfellsnes, locally known as "Under Glacier" to investigate the affairs of the parish and its enigmatic pastor.

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