The Death of Kjartan Olafsson

Juliana Jonsdottir (1838-1917) was the first woman to publish a book of poetry and to write and stage a play in Iceland. She worked as a farm maid, supported herself with handicrafts, and served as a nurse before immigrating to America in 1886 or 1887. Jay Lalonde is a PhD student at the University of New Brunswick. They have published several articles on colonialism in North America and are writing their dissertation on Icelandic settlement in North America.

List of Illustrations Note on the Icelandic Text and Translation Introduction The Death of Kjartan Olafsson Vig Kjartans Olafssonar Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography

"Lalonde brings renewed and deserved attention to Juliana Jonsdottir. At long last, this pioneering writer receives the recognition that she deserved a long time ago." - Kirsten Wolf, editor and translator of Writings by Western Icelandic Women