Terrains of Imagination in Contemporary Finnish Literature

Download or read book Terrains of Imagination in Contemporary Finnish Literature written by Sarianna Kankkunen and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-12-06 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first study on Maarit Verronen, an award-winning Finnish contemporary author, whose career spans four decades and several genres. The study explores experiences of space in Verronen's writing, drawing from spatial studies, an interdisciplinary approach within the humanities. While providing a longitudinal section on Verronen's oeuvre, this study also contextualizes her works within Nordic and European literatures. The study offers new insights into contemporary literature's emphasis on space, spatiality and environmental issues and the genres of dystopia and fantasy. The book is intended for scholars of literature and spatial studies, as well as anyone interested in Finnish literature or speculative genres.