Jonas Lie (pronouced "Lee" in English) is one of the greats of Norwegian literature, together with Henrik Ibsen, Bjornstjerne Bjornson and Alexander Kielland. Although considered a Realist, he also worked with Scandanavian folk-lore, penning a number of fine supernatural tales (some of which are included here). In all, this volume collects 14 of his finest works, including 11 short stories and 3 novels:

INTRODUCTION: MEET JONAS LIE, by Julius E. Olson

INTRODUCTION TO LIE'S "WEIRD TALES FROM THE NORTHERN SEAS, " by R. Nisbet Bain

THE FISHERMAN AND THE DRAUG

JACK OF SJOHOLM AND THE GAN-FINN

TUG OF WAR

"THE EARTH DRAWS"

THE CORMORANTS OF ANDVAER

ISAAC AND THE PARSON OF BRONO

THE WIND-GNOME

THE HULDREFISH

FINN BLOOD

THE HOMESTEAD WESTWARD IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS

"IT'S ME"

THE PILOT AND HIS WIFE

THE VISIONARY

ONE OF LIFE'S SLAVES