The first translation into English of one of Iceland's greatest poets and leading cultural figures. The author of more than 30 literary works, including novels, plays, short stories and poetry, Johannessen has also had a distinguished career with Iceland's leading newspaper, Morgunbladid, serving as its chief editor since 1959.""-Scandinavian Review. ""Many fine poems...indicate the sterling quality of Mr. Johannessen's work as well as the translating ability of Mr. Brement, a former U.S. ambassador to Iceland.""-Scandinavian-American Bulletin

Naked Machine

Literature & Fiction

Matthías Johannessen

Poetry

Forest Books

Fuglar og annað fólk (Icelandic Edition)

Iðunn

Hvíldarlaus ferð inní drauminn (Icelandic Edition)

Hörpuútgáfan

<p>There is little doubt that Johannes Sveinsson Kjarval (1885-1972) ranks among the foremost Icelandic painters in the century.  His unique and deeply personal interpretation of native landscape, of the country's soul, has earned him a very special place in the hearts of all Icelanders. - From the book</p>

Kjarval a Painter of Iceland

Aðalsteinn Ingólfsson

Iceland Review Books

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Books by Matthías Johannessen