Description
In the conservative landscape of 1960s Iceland, a young woman named Hekla harbors a secret ambition: to become a writer. Leaving her rural home for Reykjavík, she navigates a world of societal expectations and personal desires, finding an unlikely ally in a gay poet and aspiring costume designer. Under pseudonyms, her work begins to gain recognition, but she yearns for a life where her true voice can be heard. This quietly moving novel explores themes of friendship, artistic identity, and the courage it takes to break free from convention, offering a unique perspective on the journey of a young artist.
Available Editions
paperback
Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated
Published Jan 1, 2020
ISBN: 9780802149244
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Details
First Published
2020
Language
eng
Translation
From: ice
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Miss Iceland by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir.