
WEIRD TALES FROM NORTHERN SEAS FROM THE DANISH OF JONAS LIE
BY R. NISBET BAIN - WITH TWELVE ILLUSTRATIONS - BY LAURENCE HOUSMAN - Translation 1893
A haunting anthology that pulls listeners into the stark, wind‑blown world of Norway’s northern coast, where men wrestle with unforgiving seas and the shadows that linger on lonely shores. The tales blend gritty realism with a chill of ancient folklore, painting a picture of hardy fishermen, rugged villages, and the relentless, indifferent nature that shapes their lives. Each story feels like a lantern flickering against an endless, cold night, inviting you to linger where myth and daily toil meet.
Among the stories, a poor fisherman confronts a vengeful draug rising from the surf, while a daring sailor’s encounter with a monstrous seal tests his courage and superstition. Other narratives follow cursed gnomes, eerie wind spirits, and love tangled with the superstitions of the sea‑folk. The collection captures the raw beauty and lurking dread of the sub‑arctic landscape, offering a vivid, atmospheric journey that lingers long after the final whisper fades.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (184K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Clare Boothby, Jim Wiborg and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
Sep 21, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1833–1908
A major voice in 19th-century Norwegian literature, he wrote vivid novels and stories shaped by the sea, northern landscapes, and family life. His work helped define the realist tradition in Norway while still leaving room for folklore, mystery, and the uncanny.
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