Gunnar Gunnarsson
Gunnar Gunnarsson was an Icelandic author who wrote mainly in Danish. He grew up, in considerable poverty, on Valþjófsstaður in Fljótsdalur valley and on Ljótsstaðir in Vopnafjörður. During the first half of 20th century he became one of the most popular novelists in Denmark and Germany. One time he went to Germany and had a meeting with Hitler and is considered to be the only Icelander to have met him.
The Sworn Brothers: A Tale of the Early Days of Iceland
In ancient Iceland, honor and loyalty are tested as a young boy and his reckless friend navigate a world filled with looming dangers and familial strife.
By Gunnar Gunnarsson
Guest the One-Eyed
In a harsh land, a desperate farmer and a compassionate boy find their lives intertwined by generosity and the struggle against overwhelming adversity.
By Gunnar Gunnarsson