Einar Már Guðmundsson (born 18 September 1954 in
Reykjavík) is an Icelandic author of novels, short stories, and poetry. His books have been translated into several languages.
Background
Einar grew up in
Reykjavík. In 1979 he received his Bachelor of Arts at the
University of Iceland in
comparative literature and history. He subsequently worked in the comparative literature department of the
University of Copenhagen. Today, the author lives in Reykjavík, is married, and has five children.
Works
Einar's first book was poetry and his best-known work is his novel Englar alheimsins (Angels of the Universe), subsequently adapted as a
film.
Einar Már Guðmundsson (born 18 September 1954 in
Reykjavík) is an Icelandic author of novels, short stories, and poetry. His books have been translated into several languages.
Background
Einar grew up in
Reykjavík. In 1979 he received his Bachelor of Arts at the
University of Iceland in
comparative literature and history. He subsequently worked in the comparative literature department of the
University of Copenhagen. Today, the author lives in Reykjavík, is married, and has five children.
Works
Einar's first book was poetry and his best-known work is his novel Englar alheimsins (Angels of the Universe), subsequently adapted as a
film.