SSNS Seminar – Dr Monica Kristensen: Polar Explorer and Crime Writer

The SSNS Seminar Series continues on 7 December with a talk by polar explorer and crime writer, Dr Monica Kristensen.

Abstract: ‘Nordic Noir: Landscape, personality affliction, or an ancient Nordic literary style?’
The style classified as “Nordic Noir” can be defined as crime fiction literature describing a dark landscape, a dystopic society and the hopelessly, rough personality of the main character, the detective. But perhaps equally important: the motives behind the writing of the “Nordic noir” crime fiction is a twofold motive of the author; the descriptions of Nordic gloom and the dystopic view of the hidden social order.

This is a free, ticketed event; please register below.

Bio:

Born in Sweden, Monica Kristensen grew up in Norway. She has previously wintered on Svalbard for seven years and lived in England for twelve. At present she lives outside Oslo with her husband and twenty year old daughter.

Registration below. Details for the Zoom meeting will be emailed in advance of the seminar.