Literature Library author

Gerður Kristný

A concise guide to Gerður Kristný's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

IB PRL recommended author
Languages
Icelandic
Regions / countries
Iceland
Forms
Poetry, Prose: fiction
Indexed works
3

Author overview

Gerður Kristný (born 1970) is a poet whose body of work spans poetry and fiction. This writing is in Icelandic and associated with Iceland. Major works and useful reading starting points include Bátur með segli og allt, Eitruð epli, and Myndin af pabba. Key themes include gendered violence, myth retold through women's voices, and nature, fear, and survival.

Reading pathway

Begin with Bátur með segli og allt, then move to Eitruð epli, then move to Myndin af pabba.

Representative starting points

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