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Culture Of The Faroe IslandsThe Faroe Islands have always been isolated from the main cultural phases and movements that have swept across the rest of Europe. Literature In the Middle Ages many poems and stories were handed down orally. These works were split into the following divisions: sagnir (historical), vintyr (stories) and kvi (ballads, often set to music and dance). These were eventually written down in the 19th century. In the 13th century the Fringa Saga (Saga of the Faroe Islanders) was written in Iceland. It tells the story of the settlement and early history of the islands, though it is doubtful that it is entirely historically accurate. Faroese literature in the traditional sense of the word has only really developed in the past 100-200 years. This is mainly because of the island's isolation, and also because the Faroese language was not written down in a standardised format until 1890. The Danish language was also encouraged at the expense of Faroese. Nevertheless, the Faroes have produced several authors and poets. In the early 1800's the nationalist Nlsoyar-Poul Poulson tried to end the trading monopoly that was affecting the islands. He wrote many poems, including his most famous work 'Fuglakvi.' Other poets include the Djurhuus brothers and Ri Patursson. Other famous authors from the Faroes include Hein Br ('The Old Man and His Dog'), Jrgen-Frantz Jacobsen (who wrote in Danish) and William Heinesen ('The Black Couldron,' who also wrote in Danish). Painting Painting has only really taken off in the 20th century in the Faroes. Famous Faroese painters include Smuel Joensen Mikines, Inglvar Reyni, Ruth Smith, Trndur Patursson and Amariel Noroy. There are two art museums in the capital Trshavn. There are also art exhibits at the annual Saint Olav's Day festival in late July. Music See Music of the Faroe Islands
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