Iceland is an enigmatic island country marked by contradiction: it s a part of Europe, yet separated from it by the Atlantic Ocean; it s seemingly inhospitable, yet home to more than 300,000. Wasteland with Words explores these paradoxes to uncover the mystery of Iceland.
In Wasteland with Words Sigurdur Gylfi Magnusson presents a wide-ranging and detailed analysis of the island s history that examines the evolution and transformation of Icelandic culture while investigating the literary and historical factors that created the rich cultural heritage enjoyed by Icelanders...