A History of Icelandic Literature provides a complete overview of the literature of Iceland, from the country's settlement in the ninth century until the present day, including chapters on lesser-known areas such as drama, children's literature, women's literature, and North American Icelandic literature. It is the first work to give non-Icelandic readers a wide-ranging introduction to Iceland's literature and each contributor to this volume is a recognized expert in his or her area.
Despite its peripheral geographical position and small population, Iceland produced some of the most...
A History of Icelandic Literature provides a complete overview of the literature of Iceland, from the country's settlement in the ninth century...
