Aednan: An Epic by Linnea Axelsson and Saskia Vogel | Sami Fiction

by Linnea Axelsson

A highly anticipated literary debut, this epic novel-in-verse follows two Smi families across a century of migration, violence, and colonial trauma. Winner of Sweden's top literary prize, it's praised for its 'crystalline prose' that blends poetry and myth. The story begins in the 1910s with Ristin's family migrating their reindeer herd, only to face tragedy at the newly formed Swedish-Norwegian border. Decades later, Lise struggles with her identity after being separated from her parents and forced into a Nomad School. In the 2010s, Lise's daughter Sandra fights for Indigenous rights as the Smi language faces extinction. This powerful saga explores the resilience of language and identity amidst colonial settlement.

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About the author

Linnea Axelsson är född 1980 i Porjus, Norrbotten, men bor nu i Stockholm. Hon har studerat humaniora vid Umeå universitet och disputerade 2009 på en avhandling i konsthistoria. 2010 debuterade hon med Tvillingsmycket.