Icelandic Grammar, Text and Glossary
Icelandic Grammar, Text and Glossary by Stefán Einarsson is a comprehensive resource published by Johns Hopkins University Press in 2001. This second edition spans 576 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible for a wide audience. The book serves as a practical guide for military personnel, business professionals, travelers, and foreign residents in Iceland, offering essential information on pronunciation, inflections, and syntax of the Icelandic language.
Readers will find a blend of grammatical exercises designed for beginners alongside colloquial dialogues that reflect Icelandic customs and manners. The text also includes discussions on the geography and nature of Iceland, supplemented with maps and drawings to enhance understanding. This edition aims to provide a thorough grounding in the language while also offering insights into the cultural context of Iceland, making it a valuable tool for anyone looking to engage with the language and its traditions.
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This classic book on the Icelandic language was written to aid the military, the businessman, the traveler, or any foreign resident in Iceland. Originally published in 1945, the grammar gives reliable information on pronunciation, inflexions, and syntax of the language. The texts are partly grammatical exercises for the beginner, partly colloquial dialogues, or descriptions of customs and manners in Iceland—town and country. The geography and nature of the country is also discussed and elucidated with maps and drawings.
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