Routledge Critical Approaches to Sjon: North of the Sun

Explore the work of one of Iceland's most distinctive contemporary authors with Critical Approaches to Sjon: North of the Sun. Published by Routledge as part of the Routledge Studies in Contemporary Literature series, this volume serves as the first English-language book-length study dedicated to the works of Sjon (Sigurjon Birgir Sigurdsson). This collection brings together scholarly essays from around the world to examine the transmedial and stylistic range of Sjon's writing. Readers will gain insight into his cultural breadth and thematic diversity through a deep look at his intellectual depth. The essays trace his development, starting from his early beginnings as a neo-surrealist performance artist to his established status in the literary world. Whether you are a student of Icelandic literature or a scholar of contemporary poetry and prose, this volume provides a comprehensive introduction to a multifaceted writer whose work continues to influence modern literature.