Found In Translation: 5 Books You Should Read

The idea of translating fiction and especially crime thriller that comes from the heart of Europe has never been more inviting then it is now. Nordictrans has seen that crime Fiction deserves a sense of method and seriousness that is just becoming obsolete in the United States. It is too much about the technology and too little about the lore.

Of course, The Lord of the Ring Trilogy is entirely based in Europe and ‘The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’ was written by a Swedish American writer and set entirely in Europe. But still, a need for good and fresh perspective in literature has been thoroughly fulfilled with Icelandic novels.

We have compiled a list of modern Icelandic Novels that will show our passion for modern Icelandic translator literature and its exposition.

1. Tómas Jónsson, by Guðbergur Bergsson (translated by Lytton Smith)

An old classic that talks about a fictional autobiography of a person who is the descendant of Vikings and lives in a small one-room flat. He will tell a story that he says as a way to make himself eligible to have an autobiography. It is a great masterpiece of Icelandic literature that has stood well against the test of time.

2. Novel 11, Book 18 by Dag Solstad (translated by Sverre Lyngstad)

The famous motto of Solstad; “We are born to embarrass ourselves before our destruction.” The book is about Hansen who leaves his family and lives in a small village to do amateur theatre. His only son shows up after eighteen years and then the story begins.

3. The Endless Summer by Madame Nielsen (translated by Gaye Kynoch)

A sophisticated discussion of the simplicity of life, this is a provocative play that has amazing warmth and mischievous wit to go with an excellently fluid narrative discussing the modern idea of destiny and melancholy in existence.

4. Not Before Sundown by Johanna Sinisalo (translated by Herbert Lomas)

If you are looking for a story of a young man who takes in a young boy and understands the human nature through the eyes of the young and the childlike, Nordictrans will say that this novel is definitely for you.

5. New Collected Poems by Tomas Tranströmer (translated by Robin Fulton)

The first Nordic Poet Laureate in many decades, Tomas is the poet of emotions without he drowning in sentimentality. He talks in imagery and still has not too much elaboration. His poems live in their own times and address the people that they meet in a beautiful manner.

Of course, these are just a few of the many beautiful books that Icelandic authors are giving to the world. We added the poet Laureate because we believe Tomas to be a real treasure of Iceland.

Iceland is the land of serenity and peace. It is here to make a beautiful impression on the hearts and minds of its readers and make them fond of the eland.

Iceland is fast gaining its identity as the forefront of the innovation. Nordictrans is here to offer you Icelandic translator that will help you get your content translated into Icelandic languages. Call now!