Magnús Ásgeirsson

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Magnús Ásgeirsson (born November 9, 1901 in Reykir, † July 30, 1955 in Hafnarfjörður ) was an Icelandic translator and poet . He became known for his adaptations of mainly Scandinavian poetry. Ásgeirsson studied Icelandic and worked as a librarian from 1941.

Works

  • Siðkveld (1923)
  • Þýdd ljód (6 volumes from 1928 to 1941)

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  • Horst Bien and others: Meyers Taschenlexikon Northern European Literatures. Leipzig 1978.


Note: Icelanders are referred to by their first name or first and last name, but not just their surname. Further information can be found under Icelandic personal name .
personal data
SURNAME Magnús Ásgeirsson
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Ásgeirsson, Magnús
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Icelandic poet and translator
DATE OF BIRTH November 9, 1901
PLACE OF BIRTH Reykir
DATE OF DEATH July 30, 1955
Place of death Hafnarfjordur