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Gáttir. Heimsbókmenntir á Íslandi 1913 – 1943

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The years of early sovereignty in Iceland was a time of great turmoil in Icelandic culture. There was an emphasis on creating a rich cultural society and making the world's literature available for the general public. 

This book focuses on the trends in translated literature at the time and how the idea of world literature was created in Iceland at the time. 

ISBN 9789935535917

Author Benedikt Hjartarson

Publisher Sæmundur, 2026

Format Softcover

Pages 350