Olga Ravn’s *Wax Child* Revisits Denmark’s Dark Witch Trial History
Danish writer Olga Ravn has released her latest novel, Wax Child, in Germany this March. Published by Mäz Verlag, the book revisits a dark chapter of history—the 17th-century witch trials in Denmark. Ravn, a Booker Prize finalist, continues to challenge literary boundaries with her bold storytelling.
The novel draws inspiration from the real-life case of Christenze Kruckow, a noblewoman executed for witchcraft. Set in a time when accusations could destroy lives, Wax Child examines how fear and power shaped women’s fates. Ravn’s work warns of the dangers when male dominance feels threatened.
Wax Child arrives as both a historical account and a sharp commentary on enduring power struggles. Ravn’s fusion of fact, fiction, and activism reinforces her reputation as a fearless literary innovator. The novel’s themes of oppression and rebellion remain strikingly relevant today.
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