The land of Vikings and glaciers, of rugged nature and harsh winters, reveals an impressive poetic side in its lyricism. This anthology makes the full range of Icelandic poetry accessible in German for the first time. In addition to the world-famous verses of the Edda, it includes poems by many well-known authors such as Halldór Laxness, Steinunn Sigurðardóttir, Gyrðir Elíasson, Andri Snær Magnason, and Sjón. Furthermore, with Steinar Bragi and Eiríkur Örn Norðdahl, the collection also showcases the latest voices in modern Icelandic poetry.