From the Mouth of the Whale

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]

From the Mouth of the Whale
AuthorSjón
Original titleRökkurbýsnir
TranslatorVictoria Cribb
LanguageIcelandic
GenreHistorical novel (Reformation)
PublisherBjartur
Publication date
2008
Publication placeIceland
Published in English
2011
Pages239
ISBN9789979657477

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  1. ^ Tonkin, Boyd (2012-04-13). "'Independent' Foreign Fiction Prize shortlist: A whole world in their words". The Independent. Retrieved 2012-04-14.
  2. ^ "2013 Shortlist". International Dublin Literary Award. 2013-11-30. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-11-30.