Iceland: Notable Writers and Literary Developments

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1179 - 1241 - Snorri Sturluson (All Facts)

  • Icelandic Poet


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1179 - 1241 - Snorri Sturluson: Edda (All Facts)

  • Handbook that set out the Icelandic myths and the types of poetic diction used in old Norse poetry


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<p>1614 - 1674 - Hallgrímur Pétursson (All Facts) </p>

1614 - 1674 - Hallgrímur Pétursson (All Facts)

  • Icelandic Poet and Minister

    • He was one of the most important exponents of Icelandic religious poetry


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<p>1542 - 1627 - <span>Gudbrandur Thorláksson (All Facts) </span></p>

1542 - 1627 - Gudbrandur Thorláksson (All Facts)

  • Bishop of Holar

    • He was the longest-serving bishop in Iceland


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<p>1584 - Gudbrandur Thorláksson: <em>Guðbrandsbiblía (All Facts) </em></p>

1584 - Gudbrandur Thorláksson: Guðbrandsbiblía (All Facts)

  • Work which was the first complete Icelandic translation of the Bible


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