Kolar stories (Kolarhistorier) - Dan Andersson

Art. no. 216584009 24 Apr 2025

Kolarhistorier (1914) is Dan Andersson's debut work, a collection of short stories depicting life and work in the coal bunkers of the Swedish forests.

In Kolarhistorier, Dan Andersson collects stories that provide a vivid insight into the everyday life of coal miners in the deep Swedish forests. Through the short stories' young narrator, a coal miner who writes down his observations during a winter in the forest, the reader gets to know the hard work at the mills and the stories that filled everyday life and shaped the outlook on life. Andersson's poetic language and ability to capture the soul of nature create an atmosphere where the supernatural feels tangible and present. The collection provides a unique insight into Swedish folklore and the stories that shaped people's lives and worldview in the early 1900s.