Svava Jakobsdóttir
Icelandic author
Svava Jakobsdóttir was one of Iceland's prominent 20th century authors and feminist politicians. Her writing was characterized by "a unique brand of surreal feminism." Her father Jakob Jónsson was a Lutheran minister. Wikipedia
Born: October 4, 1930, Neskaupstadur, Iceland
Died: February 21, 2004 (age 73 years), Reykjavík, Iceland
Books: Leigjandinn, The Saga of Gunnlod, The Logder and Other Stories, and more
Nominations: Nordic Council Literature Prize
Education: Smith College