A Woman in the Polar Night by Christiane Ritter 9781805330899

A Woman in the Polar Night

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A Woman in the Polar Night is a timeless memoir by Christiane Ritter, offering readers an enthralling glimpse into the Arctic wilderness of 1934. This captivating account, praised by renowned writers like Sara Wheeler and Isabella Tree, invites you to journey with a woman who courageously steps away from her comfortable life to explore the unknown.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Spitsbergen, Christiane's adventure begins in a dilapidated hut, surrounded by the harsh realities of life in the Arctic. From the first crunch of snow beneath her feet to the shimmering dance of the Aurora Borealis, her experiences are richly evocative:

  • Brave encounters with polar bears and seals
  • Traversing vast, breathtaking ice fields
  • Enduring months of perpetual darkness

As Christiane confronts the challenges of this stark landscape, she discovers an unexpected beauty and learns valuable lessons about resilience and self-discovery. This memoir has remained a classic, never out of print in German and translated into seven languages, making it accessible to a global audience.

Included in the Pushkin Press Classics collection, A Woman in the Polar Night features a thoughtful foreword by Sara Wheeler and a meticulously crafted translation by Jane Degras. Christiane Ritter's reflections on the significance of an Arctic year resonate deeply, reminding us all of what truly matters in life.

Immerse yourself in this spellbinding narrative and experience the Arctic’s haunting beauty through the eyes of an inspiring woman.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781805330899
Book Weight: 210g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

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