In the 9th century AD when country's settlement was done then the people of Iceland created the Iceland Literature. The culture of Iceland is deeply rooted in Iceland Literature. There is a good range of books in the average homes of the people of Iceland.
Icelandic Literature gradually declined when the Commonwealth of Iceland collapsed. The Literature in Iceland did not revive till 19th century. Many fine poets were produced in the Romantic Movement of 19th century. These poets celebrated the magnificent past of Commonwealth and the beautiful landscape of Iceland.
At about the middle of 19th century in Iceland the first novels which were modern were written. Many fine novelists followed this trend in the early 20th century. After Second World War the tradition of 19th century was broken in the poetry. The young poets introduced a new way of expressing the poetic thoughts which were much free, elusive and introspective.
The Literature of Iceland is currently booming. Every year huge number ob books, non-fiction, fiction and poetry are brought out. The modern novel of Iceland began with Lad and Lass. Some of the books of Iceland Literature are The Changing Earth, Three Modern Icelandic Poets, North of War, and The Iceland Traveler.
In the literary history the sagas of Iceland are unique. High rate of literacy is found in Iceland. Novels, stories, short stories, poems, plays are included in The Literature of Iceland. In Europe Iceland is one of the most significant centers of art and literature. Since the languages of Old Norse and Iceland were same so the medieval writings of Iceland referred to the literature of Old Norse.
If you explore Iceland's Literature during Iceland Holiday trip you will find it very interesting.
