Lowland tales

No province in the Netherlands appeals more to the imagination than Friesland. With its sprawling green meadows, its wind and water, lovely islands, and sober-minded citizens, the province is a paradise for all who are looking for relaxation and recreation. But what really marks this province as unique is the Frisian that is sopeken troughout by the majority of the population. This language, older than Dutch, inspires countless writers to create poetry, prose, and drama. Three of the most popular modern Frisian storytellers, Hylkje Goinga, Rink van der Velde, and Hylke Speerstra, are now translated into English. The reader becomes acquainted with an impressive range of Frisian folktypes: on skates, in the bar, at the village doctor, and in a modern Frisian family. The stories of Goinga, Van der Velde, and Speerstra are both entertaining and of a suprisingly high quality.