Scandinavian Literature

[close] Hi all, we are a book club for members of Sons of Norway. Please send your lodge name and number when requesting to join. We read in the areas of Norwegian history, biography, fiction (we love Nordic mysteries) and any other books about Norway or any of the Scandinavian countries.

[close] Gimlé, or Gimli, is said to be fairer than the Sun. It is said to have descended from the Heavens following the 100 Year War - Ragnarok, a nuclear battle between the Jotun and the Aesir-Vanir that resulted in the near destruction of all twelve homelands, resulting in the death of the gods - and was constructed by the Blacksmith. Within the walled city, the human population is only 35%. The other 65% are made up of vaettir, beings born of magic who first came to Midgard during the Mythic Era. The prestige city guard, the Valkyries, attempt to mend the rift between the races due to the 100 Year War by making every human officer have a non-human partner. However even the high walls and deep waters can not block out prejudice, pride, and hate. The city's future looks awfully grim - with a war on the horizon.

[close] Read and discuss Scandinavian literature in translation as part of the Nordic Book Club. Every month we select a book from a Nordic author—selections range from classic to contemporary literature. During the last week of the month the moderators will post several questions/quotes to get the discussion started, in the hope that that everyone will join in with their own questions and comments. If you are in New York, join us for a lively discussion at Scandinavia House on the last Tuesday of the month. (58 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016). Advance RSVP is strongly recommended for the in-person discussion, visit scandinaviahouse.org for more information.

[close] Gruppo che focalizza le sue letture sulla letteratura nordica soprattutto di autori provenienti dai paesi del nord del mondo più in specifico: paesi scandinavi (Svezia, Danimarca, Norvegia e Finlandia), paesi dell'area baltica, nederlandese, islandese (incluse anche le antiche saghe medioevali) ma anche tanti altri. Principalmente i testi proposti saranno proposti testi pubblicati dalla casa editrice Iperborea, specializzata in questo ambito ma si accetta tutto!