Jottland

Jottland is a fictional geographic region that appears in the works of author and illustrator Maurice Sendak. It is primarily featured in his seminal children's book, "Where the Wild Things Are." Jottland is depicted as a desolate and somewhat mysterious land, characterized by its wild and untamed natural elements. The landscape often includes rocky terrain, sparse vegetation, and a general atmosphere of ruggedness.

In "Where the Wild Things Are," Jottland is the destination of Max, the story's protagonist, after he sails across the ocean in his private boat. It is here that he encounters the Wild Things, monstrous creatures that are both fearsome and ultimately loyal to Max. The land of Jottland serves as a backdrop for Max's imaginative journey and his subsequent self-imposed reign as king of the Wild Things. The name "Jottland" itself evokes a sense of the remote and perhaps slightly fantastical, fitting for a place where wild creatures roam and a young boy can become their ruler. While not a fully developed world with detailed geography or history, Jottland functions as a crucial setting for the narrative's exploration of childhood emotions, imagination, and the process of self-discovery.