Icelandic Baroque

Icelandic Baroque is a comprehensive analysis of the works of Hallgrímur Pétursson, one of the most significant poets in 17th-century Icelandic literature. The book offers a new perspective on his most famous hymns, the Passíusálmar, and examines their cultural and literary context. By embedding Hallgrímur's writings within the broader history of European literature, particularly concerning Scandinavian and German influences, it creates a deeper understanding of the aesthetic and literary currents of the time. The author, Margrét Eggertsdóttir, highlights the social and cultural conditions that shaped Hallgrímur's work and discusses how baroque theories can contribute to the interpretation of his poetry. The aim is to reassess the literary history of Iceland in the 17th century and to emphasize the significance of Hallgrímur Pétursson in this context.