Halldór Laxness
Halldór Laxness was a celebrated Icelandic novelist and the only Icelandic Nobel laureate in literature, awarded in 1955. His impactful works explore themes of identity, nature, and social issues, greatly influencing Icelandic literature and culture.
Born on Apr 23, 1902 (123 years old)
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Iceland:
Halla praised Halldór Laxness for receiving the Nobel Prize in 1955 for renewing Icelandic storytelling.
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Iceland:
Halldór Laxness is known for his work 'Gerpla', a parody of the ancient saga.
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Iceland:
Halldór Laxness is Auður's grandfather and a Nobel Prize-winning author.
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