The Sea in Nordic Literature
Name of applicant
Søren Frank
Title
Professor
Institution
University of Copenhagen
Amount
DKK 80,000
Year
2024
Type of grant
Conferences
Summary
The topic of this conference is the sea in Nordic literature. In recent years, the ocean's historical fragility and importance have been emphasized as a result of climate change. The conference gathers experts from Scandinavian Studies who will enlighten the audience about the Nordic region's strong tradition of blue literature, from the Sagas to Siri Jacobsen. The conference will lead to a book.