The islands of the North Atlantic (the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Iceland) are unique for their polar environments and geopolitical significance. Though they exist at what has been termed the edge of the world, each holds vast environmental, strategic, and cultural importance. As such, their sovereignty and identity are continuous themes in their literature. Such works can demonstrate how the islanders regard their land, their national and cultural identity, and their sovereignty. A rich body of research regarding the Arctic nations and their sovereignty exists, but this issue has yet to be studied extensively through the lens of literature. Current geopolitical developments also call for a reevaluation of Arctic politics, culture, and in the case of Greenland, indigeneity. To answer this question, I will conduct literary, historical, and geopolitical research, using translated literary works and academic scholarship. In addition to writing a research paper, I plan to disseminate my findings to a wider audience by creating a digital exhibit using the methods, standards, and practices I have studied in HIST 380: Museums, Theory and Practice. By completing this research and sharing it in via a an accessible, public exhibit, I aim to share the stories of diverse northern cultures and their current position in geopolitics with non-academic audiences.
