Kristiina Ehin is an Estonian poet and prose writer whose work draws deeply from the rich traditions of folklore, which she studied at university. Her writing is characterized by a strong female perspective and a profound understanding of the interpretations of both old and new folk songs. Ehin infuses her prose and poetry with lyrical imagery and linguistic inventiveness, often reflecting her connection to Estonian culture and heritage. Her work offers a contemporary take on timeless themes, interwoven with an authentic voice and sensitivity.
On the Edge of a Sword is a selection of Kristiina Ehin's latest work - deeply personal, unflinchingly honest, autobiographical poems which, at the same time, are also a heartfelt defense of the right of the Estonian language to exist and flourish in our increasingly anglicised world.
Rooted in an ancient folk song tradition, Ehin's poetry is both universal and deeply personal; her language is direct and simple, yet she expresses herself so vividly that her joys and sorrows become the reader's own. These poems, selected from her most recent collection, were written over 2 years, beginning shortly before the birth of her son.
In a surreal and imaginative landscape, a woman discovers her ability to walk on water, only to face challenges from her husband's nightly brain removal. The narrative weaves through various quirky tales, including a couple navigating divine mischief and a dragon questioning the nature of sex. Kristiina Ehin crafts a unique blend of fantasy and introspection, exploring themes of identity, love, and the absurdities of existence.
W prozie Kristiny Ehin mamy do czynienia z pełnym fantazji gawędziarstwem i głębokim spojrzeniem na rzeczywistość. Opisy uczuć, które w realistycznym opowiadaniu z pewnością umknęłyby czytelnikowi, w tych alegorycznych obrazach znajdują swoje pełne odzwierciedlenie. Estońska prozaiczka opisuje wzorce kształtujące nasze zachowanie, kierujące naszym życiem i relacjami z ludźmi. Bohaterowie zabiegają o prawdziwą miłość, niektórzy obrywają od losu, ale nie ustają w poszukiwaniach. Inni odnajdują skarb i stają oko w oko z pytaniem, jak utrzymać pozyskane szczęście.