GYRÐIR ELÍASSON
- POET AND WRITER -
Photo: Nökkvi Elíasson
BOOKS
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POEMS
SHORT STORIES
MINOR PROSE
FOREIGN EDITIONS
TRANSLATIONS
OTHER EDITIONS
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NEW EDITIONS
Three reprints of Gyrðir's works.
This spring, three new reissues of Gyrðir's works were released by Dimma Publishing, namely the short prose works Pensilskrift and Þöglu myndirnar, and also Poetry Collection IV which includes the books Upplitað myrkur (2005), Nokkur almenn orð um kulnun sólar (2009), and Hér vex enginn sítrónuviður (2012).
A new life experience story by Gyrðir has been released.
A unique and completely different book by Gyrðir Elíasson has been released. In it he shares with readers a difficult life experience and holds nothing back. A powerful and sincere account that has received excellent reviews and reception. Foreign editions of Gyrðir's works now number 65 in total.
The book 'A Fishing Rod for My Grandfather' translated by Gyrðir Elíasson is out.
The short story collection 'A Fishing Rod for My Grandfather' by Gao Xingjian, translated by Gyrðir Elíasson, was published in the spring. The stories are full of precise details and subtle references, making them a pleasure to read. In these six stories, lyrical images are presented at the intersections of memory and reality, where the unsaid is captured by the poet's artistry and the painter's insight.
Gyrðir received the Zinklar Award for his short stories.
Gyrðir Elíasson received the Zinklar Award in 2026, an honorary award of 100,000 Danish kroner, which is given to a Danish or foreign short story writer. The Zinklar Award was established by the Danish author Finn Zinklar (1923–2010), and on the occasion of the award, Gyrðir's first short story collection, BRÉFBÁTARIGNINGIN, was reissued in Danish (translated by Erik Skyum-Nielsen) by the publishing house Jensen & Dalgaard, having first been published in Denmark in 1991.
ABOUT THE WRITER
Gyrðir Elíasson (born April 4, 1961)
is an Icelandic writer, poet, translator and painter. Gyrðir has received numerous awards and nominations both at home and abroad, including the Nordic Council's literary award in 2011 for his book, Milli trjánna and the Icelandic literature award in 2000 for The Gula húsið . He is originally from the east coast, but grew up in Sauðárkrókur and now lives in Reykjavík. Gyrðir published his first book of poetry, Svarthvít axlabönd , in 1983 and his first novel, Gangandi íkorni , was published in 1987. Gyrðir is considered a good stylist and his books are very mystical and full of subtle humor. He has written 43 books and 26 translations. His books have been translated into many languages throughout Europe. In recent years, Gyrðir has turned more and more to the art of painting and is considered very versatile in that field.
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
Nomination: The European Short Story Award 1989 for the story
"The Woman with Grass" from Tregahornið.
Nomination: Icelandic Literature Award 1990 for
Svefnhjólið.
Nomination: The Nordic Council's Literary Award 1990 for
Bréfbátarigningin.
Þorberg Þórðarson's style award 1991.
Nomination: The Icelandic Literature Award 1992 for
Mold í skuggadal.
Writer's Fund of the National Broadcasting Company 1995.
Nomination: Icelandic Literature Award 1996 for
Indíánasumar.
DV Culture Award 1997 for
Indiánasumar.
Nomination: The Icelandic Literature Prize 1997 for
Vatnsfólkið.
Bröste Optimism Award 1998.
Halldórs Laxness Literary Award 2000 for
Gula húsið.
The Icelandic Literature Award 2000 for
Gula húsið.
Nomination: Nordic Council Literature Award 2002 for
Gula húsið.
Nomination: The Icelandic Literature Award 2003 for
Tvífundnaland.
Nomination: The Icelandic Literature Award 2009 for
Milli trjánna.
Nomination: Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award 2009 for
Steintré.
Nordic Council Literature Prize 2011 for
Milli trjánna.
Nomination: The Icelandic Literature Award 2012 for Suðurglugginn.
The Icelandic Translation Award 2012 for
Tunglið braust inní húsið.
Nomination: The Icelandic Literature Award 2014 for Koparakur.
The Icelandic translation award 2015 for
Listin að vera einn.
Nomination: The Icelandic Translation Award 2018 for
Sorgin í fyrstu persónu.
Designation: Maistjarnan 2021 for
Draumstol.
Nomination: 2022 French Médicis Award for
Sorgarmarsinn.
May star 2024 for
Dulstirni & Meðan glerið sefur.
The Swedish Tranströmer Poetry Prize 2024.
Nomination: The Icelandic Translation Awards 2024 for
Undir eplatréinu by Olav H. Hauge.
The Danish Zinklar Short Story Awards 2026
OTHER WEBSITES
Here you will find some basic information about Gyrðir Elíasson and a Wikipedia-style listing of his works.
On this website, Gyrðir is discussed in English and his career is reviewed in part.
A very comprehensive page about Gyrði and his work. Biography, bibliography, reviews, articles and more.
This website is dedicated to miniatures by the poet Gyrðir Elíasson, but he has also painted with a good reputation. The pictures are painted on paper, either with watercolors or acrylics.
CONTACTS
You can contact Gyrðir in the following way:
Phone: 618 3813 | Email: gyrdire@gmail.com
The publisher og Gyrðir's books is Dimma edition:
