By the Fire

Name: By the Fire
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SKU: 9781517904586
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Sami Folktales and Legends

By Emilie Demant Hatt

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Summary

In By the Fire, Emilie Demant Hatt presents a vivid account of her experiences and observations living among the Sámi people in the early 20th century. The book captures the intricate relationship between the Sámi culture and their natural environment, blending scientific insight with heartfelt narratives of a disappearing way of life. It's an enchanting exploration of daily life, traditions, and the challenges faced by the Sámi as they navigate changing landscapes.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this charming and insightful exploration if you're fascinated by the interplay between humans and nature, particularly in the context of indigenous cultures. With vivid storytelling and an anthropological lens, it delves into the rich traditions and wisdom of the Sámi people, offering a unique perspective on their relationship with the natural world.

By the Fire is at once asignificant contribution to the canon of world literature, a unique glimpseinto Sami culture, and a testament to the enduring art of storytelling.

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These stories, collected by the Danish artist and ethnographer Emilie Demant Hatt (1873–1958) during her travels in the early twentieth century among the nomadic Sami in Swedish Spmi, grant entry to a fascinating world of wonder and peril, of nature imbued with spirits, and strangers to be outwitted with gumption and craft.

This first English publication of By the Fire is at once a significant contribution to the canon of world literature, a unique glimpse into Sami culture, and a testament to the enduring art of storytelling.

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By the Fire is praised for providing deep insights into the Sami storytelling tradition, blending folktales with cultural history and Christian influences. The book is noted for its uniqueness in including stories by women for women and children, offering a fresh perspective on a traditionally male-dominated genre. Reviewers highlight its usefulness in academic settings, especially for those studying Sami culture, settler colonialism, and Indigenous feminism. The varied stories are noted for their mix of humour, mystery, and richness in themes, making it both an enlightening and engaging read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781517904586

Publisher: University of Minnesota Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Minnesota Press

Illustration: 38

Contributors:

Translated by Barbara Sjoholm

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Emilie Demant Hatt (18731958) was a Danish artist and ethnographer who lived among the Sami of Swedish Lapland in the first two decades of the twentieth century. Her account of her life during this time was published in English as With the Lapps in the High Mountains: A Woman among the Sami, 19071908, translated by Barbara Sjoholm.

Barbara Sjoholm is a writer, editor, and translator of Danish and Norwegian literature. She has written fiction and nonfiction, including Black Fox: A Life of Emilie Demant Hatt, Artist and Ethnographer.