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Epic tale of adventure, generations, and passion.

We, The Drowned spans over four generations and two world wars, showcasing the epic story of Danish sailors. It tells of their journey, adventures, and also the life-altering effects of war. This book is recommended for those who enjoy historical fictions with a touch of adventure and drama. Its most unique feature is the multi-generational narrative that follows the lives of the characters over a hundred years.

  • Danske Banks Litteraturpris (2007)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781846553677
Authors: Carsten Jensen
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Date of Publication: 2010-04-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: War
Goodreads rating: 4.24
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An epic drama of adventure, courage, ruthlessness and passion by one of Scandinavia's most acclaimed storytellers.In 1848 a motley crew of Danish sailors sets sail from the small island town of Marstal to fight the Germans. Not all of them return - and those who do will never be the same. Among them is the daredevil Laurids Madsen, who promptly escapes again into the anonymity of the high seas.As soon as he is old enough, his son Albert sets off in search of his missing father on a voyage that will take him to the furthest reaches of the globe and into the clutches of the most nefarious company. Bearing a mysterious shrunken head, and plagued by premonitions of bloodshed, he returns to a town increasingly run by women - among them a widow intent on liberating all men from the tyranny of the sea.From the barren rocks of Newfoundland to the lush plantations of Samoa, from the roughest bars in Tasmania, to the frozen coasts of northern Russia, We, The Drowned spans four generations, two world wars and a hundred years. Carsten Jensen conjures a wise, humorous, thrilling story of fathers and sons, of the women they love and leave behind, and of the sea's murderous promise. This is a novel destined to take its place among the greatest seafaring literature.
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Epic tale of adventure, generations, and passion.

We, The Drowned spans over four generations and two world wars, showcasing the epic story of Danish sailors. It tells of their journey, adventures, and also the life-altering effects of war. This book is recommended for those who enjoy historical fictions with a touch of adventure and drama. Its most unique feature is the multi-generational narrative that follows the lives of the characters over a hundred years.

  • Danske Banks Litteraturpris (2007)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.