Pescadores, Los

Written in 1928, this novel tells the true story of the conflict between the inhabitants of the town of Gjøl and a group of fishermen who moved there from the North Sea coast. The newcomers, who practice a very strict form of Christian faith, clash with the more open and tolerant residents. The novel caused consternation in that city and throughout the country, selling more than 500,000 copies, more than any other book in the history of Denmark. This novel, Hans Kirk's first, is an essential text for understanding how religious fundamentalism affects people's lives.