Nordic polar heroes
The critical potential of literary history
Article outline
- Roald Amundsen – in cold blood
- Andrée – trapped by dreams
- Rasmussen – cool and handsome
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Exploring Nordic connections, differences and similarities
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Notes
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Bibliography
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