Literature




Frilandic literature is dominated by two schools: "Draum" (Dream) and "Sanț" (Truth). The first school has a fairy-like, romantic nature and is characterized by suggestion, idealism, atmosphere and profoundness. The "Sanț"-school on the other hand is hard, realistic, confronting and often also shocking: it shows the world as it really is and does not evade any form of taboo. One of the most important representatives of the "Sanț"-school is Wilhar Grautassun, whose books are known for their large amount of cursing, sex and violence. Within the "Draum"-school Karila Harwaldsduhter is the most important writer; her books are usually about love, tragedy and heroism.

Important literary categories are:

  • Children: well-known writers from this genre are Habuk Trewassun and Hailiga Frițharsduhter. One of the most influential works was Frițharsduhter's "Klainil" (Little One), which is about a girl who sails with a ship to Africa as stowaway, where she has many adventures.
  • Comedy: in 2008 Ainrik Wilhelmssun became of the most well-known Frilandic writers because of his book "Ek wel skaidan, arshul" (I want a divorce, *sshole), in which a quarrelling couple is making eachothers life miserable in a humoristic way.
  • Crime: the biggest name of this genre is Balțwen Godwaldssun with his "Spurjar Waldmerssun" (Inspector Waldmerssun) series.
  • Horror: the two bestsellers from this genre are "Slahtfe" (Slaughter-cattle) and "Nahtmurț" (Night murder).
  • Romantic: the most important representative of this genre is Seghild Hargastsduhter, who is known for her modern translations of old love stories.
  • Adult: the most well-known book from this genre is "Wrainiska horan sokan stora kek", which is too inappropriate to translate...
  • War: most Frilandic war books are situated in one of the Frilandic-Hiverian wars, of which there have been multiple throughout the centuries. Especially the campaigns of king Țeudrik in the 15th century are a popular subject.
  • Science-fiction: books about space travel, aliens and futuristic stories are very popular in Friland, but stories about non-existing countries are also doing well.
  • History: the most famous book in this genre is "Ermangard", which is set in the 19th century during the Fourth Frilandic-Hiverian War. It tells about the young widow Ermangard, who is trying to rebuild her life amidst the ruins of Sugila.
  • Thriller: a good example of this genre is the thirteenth book of Tisțe Burgwardssun, which is called "Ubila wunskan" (Evil wishes). It's about a serial killer who murders someone every new year.
  • Scientific: in Friland books about existing subjects are usually more popular than fiction, especially when they are scientific or historical in nature.