ILONA WIŚNIEWSKA HEN. IN NORTHERN NORWAY A TALE OF THE END OF THE WORLD

Embark on a fascinating journey to the far north of Norway, where the harsh climate and vast spaces become the backdrop for extraordinary stories. Ilona Wiśniewska takes us to a world where tradition meets modernity and the local community fights to preserve its identity. This book is not only a story about a remote region, but also a reflection on our place in the world and the search for meaning.

• Harsh climate and extraordinary landscapes of Northern Norway.
• Stories of people for whom Finnmark is the center of the world.
• A meeting with Mari Boine, a Sami singer of world renown.
• A story about those who protect Finnmark from disappearing.
• Reflection on the concept of the end and its meaning in our lives.
• Inspiring journey into the depths of human nature and culture.

In her book “Hen. In Northern Norway a Tale of the End of the World”, Ilona Wiśniewska takes the reader on a journey to Finnmark, a region that has been identified with Ultima Thule for centuries. With extraordinary sensitivity, the author describes the harsh climate, a handful of people, thousands of reindeer and the icy sea that shape the lives of the inhabitants of this remote corner of Europe. Wiśniewska listens to the stories of a dying old man, shares experiences with Mari Boine, the most famous Sami singer, and gets to know those who are trying to protect Finnmark from disappearing.

This book is not only a report from the far north, but also a profound reflection on the concept of the end. The author notes that Finnmark is an end, no matter where you look at it from. The word “hen” in Norwegian refers to a distance that can be both very large and very small. It is this duality that makes Finnmark a special place for Wiśniewska, where closeness and distance intertwine.

“Hen. In Northern Norway a Tale of the End of the World” is a book that makes you think and ask questions about our place in the world. Wiśniewska describes with extraordinary precision and sensitivity the lives of people who live at the end of the world, but at the same time are deeply rooted in their culture and tradition. It is a story about the search for meaning, about accepting fate and about the struggle for survival in difficult conditions.

Ilona Wiśniewska's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the culture and history of the North, as well as for those who are looking for inspiration and reflection on their own lives. It is a story about the end of the world that becomes part of our history and a story about ourselves. Published by Czarne Publishing House in 2020, it has 248 pages and a format of 215x133 mm.