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Literary Fiction· Iceland

Angels of the Universe

by Einar Már Guðmundsson
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1993Icelandic
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About This Book

Published in 1993, Angels of the Universe established Einar Már Guðmundsson as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. This novel tells the story of Paul, a young man struggling with schizophrenia, and his experiences in a psychiatric hospital. Guðmundsson's compassionate portrayal of mental illness and his exploration of the fine line between sanity and madness offer profound insights into the human condition. Themes of mental illness, sanity vs madness, isolation run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nordic Council's Literature Prize 1995.

Book Details

AuthorEinar Már Guðmundsson
Published1993
Country of Origin🇮🇸 Iceland
LanguageIcelandic
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780312429750
Editorial Score30/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇮🇸 Iceland

This book is part of Iceland's rich literary tradition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Angels of the Universe about?

This novel tells the story of Paul, a young man struggling with schizophrenia, and his experiences in a psychiatric hospital. Guðmundsson's compassionate portrayal of mental illness and his exploration of the fine line between sanity and madness offer profound insights into the human condition.

Who wrote Angels of the Universe?

Angels of the Universe was written by Einar Már Guðmundsson, from Iceland. First published in 1993.

What awards has Angels of the Universe won?

Angels of the Universe has received the following recognition: Nordic Council's Literature Prize 1995.

Is Angels of the Universe worth reading?

Angels of the Universe is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in mental illness, sanity vs madness, isolation.

Where can I buy Angels of the Universe?

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What category is Angels of the Universe?

Angels of the Universe is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Angels of the Universe from?

Angels of the Universe originates from Iceland's literary tradition. Explore more books from Iceland on our country page.

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