Born 1970 · Iceland
Icelandic Literary Prize 2024 · Shortlist
Title translated by AI:“Earthlight”
Gerður Kristný · 54 when first published
Poetry · 91 pages
AI-generated summary:Poems reminding us that we are born from darkness and in time return to it, and that for a while we adapt ourselves to the light.
Icelandic Literary Prize 2018 · Shortlist
Sálumessa
Gerður Kristný · 48 when first published
Poetry · 101 pages
AI-generated summary:A requiem in verse sung over a woman who took her own life, so that her suffering and her life are not forgotten.
Icelandic Literary Prize 2010 · Winner
Blóðhófnir
Gerður Kristný · 40 when first published
Poetry · 133 pages
AI-generated summary:A narrative poem retelling the Eddic story of the giantess Gerður Gymisdóttir, whom Skírnir, servant of the god Freyr, fetches from the land of the giants for his master.
Icelandic Literary Prize 2007 · Shortlist
Title translated by AI:“Weak Spot”
Gerður Kristný · 37 when first published
Poetry · 47 pages
AI-generated summary:Poems on many subjects, ranging from the deepest feelings to wry remarks on life and existence.