The Icelandic fairy tale, The Story of Prince Hlini, is a national favorite in its home country. While being closely related to tales from other countries, like the Norwegian East of the Sun and West of the Moon, and the ancient Greek myth of Perseus and the Grey women, it has a distinctly Icelandic quality. The story tells of a prince who disappears in a forest, and the brave girl who sets off to find him and rescue him from the clutches of two evil ogresses. If she is to succeed on her quest, she will have to use all her wits. This modern version of the story is retold and beautifully illustrated by Ragnheiður Gestsdóttir. Hardcover with 21 pages.
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