Panu Petteri Höglund je finský autor a profesionální překladatel, který se vyznačuje znalostí mnoha jazyků. Jeho beletristická tvorba je primárně psána v irštině, konkrétně v ulsterském dialektu, který si osvojil samostudiem. Tato neobvyklá volba jazyka dává jeho dílům jedinečný literární rozměr a odrazuje se v jeho specifickém stylu. Höglundova práce tak nabízí čtenářům originální pohled na literaturu skrze optiku méně obvyklých jazykových tradic.
Set in the fictional country of Slavenia, the novella explores the resilience of its people who have endured the Holocaust and Stalinism. Now facing a new internal crisis, Slavenia's struggle for democracy is mirrored in the journey of Adam Jokamies, a young Scandinavian man enchanted by the nation and eager to learn its language. The narrative richly weaves Eastern European culture and history, while also unfolding a deeply erotic love story, making it a unique addition to modern Irish literature.
Exploring contemporary themes in Irish literature, this collection presents four erotic tales that challenge the notion of silence around intimate relationships in the Irish language. Each story delves into different characters and their unique romantic dilemmas: from Gormfhlaith's struggles with vulnerability, to the unexpected connections formed online in "An Ríomhghrá," and the contrasting desires of Caitríona. Panu Petteri Höglund, a Finnish writer and linguist, aims to enrich the Irish literary landscape with these vibrant narratives, showcasing his deep understanding of the language and culture.
Five short stories inspired by the American writer H. P. Lovecraft, creator and acknowledged master of the genre of Cosmic Horror. --- "Cuitiliu" Did the Great Old Ones ever walk in Ireland? Did they have something to do with what happened at Devil's Cliff? The forgotten pages of Amhlaoibh O Suilleabhain's Diary may hold the answers. --- "The Call of the Stars" His father left him a packet of mysterious Irish manuscripts, and when Mairtin Mac Cuarta read them, he felt the stars call to him. --- "The Book of Poison" Finnish student Panu Hoglund only wanted to read old books to learn the Irish language, but then one was sent to him that had an ancient poison in it. --- "The Midnight Worm in Ikaalinen" is at the heart of this collection: a prize-winning story by the Finnish philosopher S. Albert Kivinen, who introduced Lovecraft to Finnish readers of fantasy. In this story, Kivinen describes a cosmic monster who made its nest in Ikaalinen, a small market town in Western Finland-the hometown of the writer himself. --- "Paappana, or Erkki Santanen's Music" Club music drew hundreds of young people to the decaying suburb. But what black destiny was waiting for them in the cellar below?
