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Literary Fiction· Iceland

Independent People

by Halldór Laxness
Aggregate Editorial Score68/100
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Published 1955486 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Independent People by Halldór Laxness is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1955. The saga of Bjartur of Summerhouses, a fiercely independent Icelandic sheep farmer who sacrifices everything—including the wellbeing of those around him—to remain beholden to no one. Laxness's magisterial novel is at once a domestic epic, a social critique, and a darkly comic portrait of stubborn human pride. It was central to his Nobel Prize in 1955. Themes of independence, poverty, Iceland run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nobel Prize in Literature 1955.

Awards & Recognition

Nobel Prize in Literature
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195560
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About the Author
Halldór Laxness
Iceland
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Independent People about?

The saga of Bjartur of Summerhouses, a fiercely independent Icelandic sheep farmer who sacrifices everything—including the wellbeing of those around him—to remain beholden to no one. Laxness's magisterial novel is at once a domestic epic, a social critique, and a darkly comic portrait of stubborn human pride. It was central to his Nobel Prize in 1955.

Who wrote Independent People?

Independent People was written by Halldór Laxness, from Iceland. First published in 1955.

What awards has Independent People won?

Independent People has received the following awards and honours: Nobel Prize in Literature 1955.

Is Independent People worth reading?

Independent People is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 60/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in independence, poverty, Iceland.