Author: Rebecca Ariel Porte

Sámi Epic Poetry Critiques Sweden’s Treatment of Indigenous People Sámi writer Linnea Axelsson’s AEdnan: An Epic uses poetic form to expose Sweden’s historical oppression of the Sámi people. Through multigenerational storytelling, Axelsson portrays the dispossession and assimilation of the Sámi into Swedish society, highlighting the loss of language, culture, and land. The poem reflects on the impact of forced assimilation on individual lives, delving into the complexities of identity and memory within the Sámi community. Axelsson’s unique approach to epic poetry challenges traditional narratives by focusing on historical tragedy and everyday experiences rather than heroic exploits. She explores the struggle…