From the Mouth of the Whale (Icelandic: Rökkurbýsnir, lit. 'dusk business') is a 2008 novel by the Icelandic writer Sjón. The English translation was shortlisted for the 2012 Independent Foreign Fiction Prize.[1] and the 2013 International Dublin Literary Award.[2]
Author | Sjón |
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Original title | Rökkurbýsnir |
Translator | Victoria Cribb |
Language | Icelandic |
Genre | Historical novel (Reformation) |
Publisher | Bjartur |
Publication date | 2008 |
Publication place | Iceland |
Published in English | 2011 |
Pages | 239 |
ISBN | 9789979657477 |
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edit- ^ Tonkin, Boyd (2012-04-13). "'Independent' Foreign Fiction Prize shortlist: A whole world in their words". The Independent. Retrieved 2012-04-14.
- ^ "2013 Shortlist". International Dublin Literary Award. 2013-11-30. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-11-30.