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Icelandic writers

33 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Andri Snær MagnasonPerson · Film memorabiliaAndri Snær Magnason (born 1973) is an Icelandic writer, environmentalist and film director.
Ari ÞorgilssonAuthor · BooksAri Þorgilsson was an Icelandic writer, historian, poet and chronicler (1067–1148). He was born at Iceland.
Baldur RagnarssonAuthor · BooksBaldur Ragnarsson (1930–2018) was a Iceland writer, poet and Esperantist.
Bersi SkáldtorfusonAuthor · BooksBersi Skáldtorfuson was an Icelandic poet, writer and skald (985–1030). He died at Rome.
Birgitta JónsdóttirAuthor · BooksBirgitta Jónsdóttir (born 1967) is an Icelandic poet, politician and writer.
Einar BenediktssonAuthor · BooksEinar Benediktsson was an Icelandic poet, translator, writer, journalist and lawyer (1864–1940). He was born at Elliðavatn and died at Reykjanes.
Einar Hjörleifsson KvaranAuthor · BooksEinar Hjörleifsson Kvaran was an Icelandic poet, playwright, novelist, writer, journalist and theatre director (1859–1938). He was born at Vallanes and died at Reykjavík.
Einar KárasonAuthor · BooksEinar Kárason was an Icelandic writer, poet and screenwriter (born 1955). He was born at Reykjavík.
Einar Már GuðmundssonAuthor · BooksEinar Már Guðmundsson was an Icelandic writer, screenwriter, poet and novelist (born 1954). He was born at Reykjavík.
Eivør PálsdóttirPerson · Music memorabiliaEivør Pálsdóttir (born 1983) is an Icelandic singer, composer and singer-songwriter.
Guðmundur KambanPerson · Film memorabiliaGuðmundur Kamban was an Icelandic film director, writer, playwright and dramaturge (1888–1945). He was born at Álftanes and died at Copenhagen.
Gunnar GunnarssonAuthor · BooksGunnar Gunnarsson (1889–1975) was an Icelandic writer, novelist and poet.
Gyrðir ElíassonAuthor · BooksGyrðir Elíasson was an Icelandic poet, writer and translator (born 1961). He was born at Reykjavík.
Halldór LaxnessAuthor · BooksHalldór Laxness was an Icelandic linguist, novelist, translator, playwright, poet and philosopher (1902–1998). He was born at Reykjavík and died at Mosfellsbær.
Hallgrímur HelgasonArtist · PaintingsHallgrímur Helgason was an Icelandic writer, playwright, painter, screenwriter, caricaturist and artist (born 1959). He was born at Reykjavík.
Hannes HafsteinAuthor · BooksHannes Hafstein was an Icelandic poet, politician, writer, lawyer and banker (1861–1922). He was born at Morduvellir and died at Reykjavík.
Helga M. NovakAuthor · BooksHelga M. Novak (1935–2013) was a German unofficial collaborator, poet and writer.
Hrafn GunnlaugssonPerson · Film memorabiliaHrafn Gunnlaugsson (born 1948) is an Icelandic film editor, screenwriter and director.
Jón Kalman StefánssonAuthor · BooksJón Kalman Stefánsson was an Icelandic writer and poet (born 1963). He was born at Reykjavík.
Jón LeifsPerson · Music memorabiliaJón Leifs (1899–1968) was an Icelandic conductor, composer and pianist.
Jón Thoroddsen the elderAuthor · BooksJón Thoroddsen the elder was an Icelandic writer, poet and landrat (1818–1868). He was born at Reykhólar.
Matthías JochumssonAuthor · BooksMatthías Jochumsson (1835–1920) was an Icelandic poet, translator and journalist.
Ólafur Jóhann SigurðssonAuthor · BooksÓlafur Jóhann Sigurðsson (1918–1988) was an Icelandic writer and poet.
Sæmundr fróðiAuthor · BooksSæmundr fróði (1056–1133) was an Icelandic writer, priest and historian.
Sigurður NordalAuthor · BooksSigurður Nordal (1886–1974) was an Icelandic writer, poet and diplomat.
Snorri HjartarsonAuthor · BooksSnorri Hjartarson (1906–1986) was an Icelandic poet and writer.
Steingrímur HermannssonAuthor · BooksSteingrímur Hermannsson was an Icelandic politician, diplomat, autobiographer, writer and engineer (1928–2010). He was born at Reykjavík.
Sveinbjörn EgilssonAuthor · BooksSveinbjörn Egilsson (1791–1852) was an Icelandic poet, theologian and teacher.
Thor VilhjálmssonAuthor · BooksThor Vilhjálmsson was an Icelandic poet, novelist, playwright and writer (1925–2011). He was born at Edinburgh and died at Reykjavík.
Tómas GuðmundssonAuthor · BooksTómas Guðmundsson was an Icelandic poet, essayist and writer (1901–1983). He was born at Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur and died at Reykjavík.
Viktor Arnar IngólfssonAuthor · BooksViktor Arnar Ingólfsson was an Icelandic writer and engineer (born 1955). He was born at Akureyri.
Þórarinn EldjárnAuthor · BooksÞórarinn Eldjárn (born 1949) is an Icelandic poet, translator and writer.
Þórbergur ÞórðarsonAuthor · BooksÞórbergur Þórðarson was an Icelandic poet, esperantist, writer, socialist and philosopher (1888–1974). He was born at Hala í Suðursveit and died at Reykjavík.

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