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Reading Laxness Inside and Outside Iceland

Panel: 
Scandinavian Literature I: Icelandic and Norwegian
Abstract: 

Halldór Laxness’ works are read differently by readers unfamiliar with Icelandic culture. The satirical exaggeration which he used to help his countrymen see themselves as if from outside contributes to a somewhat surreal and larger than life view of Iceland.

Presenter Information
First Name: 
Kendra
Last Name: 
Willson
Institution: 
University of California, Los Angeles