Gunnar Gunnarsson books in order
Icelandic author
- Lived
- 1889–1975
- Country
- Iceland
- Books
- 7
Gunnar Gunnarsson published 6 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Guest the One-eyed (1920). The best-known is [Advent.] the Good Shepherd ... Translated by Kenneth C. Kaufman. Illustrated by Masha Simkovitch (1940).
Updated September 2026
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[Advent.] the Good Shepherd ... Translated by Kenneth C. Kaufman. Illustrated by Masha Simkovitch
Gunnar Gunnarsson's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Guest the One-eyed (1920)
The Sworn Brothers (1920)
The Night and the Dream (1926)
The Black Cliffs. Svartfugl (1929)
Ships in the Sky (1938)
Leyndardómar Reykjavíkur 2000 (2000), with Arnaldur Indriðason
Other books in order
[Advent.] the Good Shepherd ... Translated by Kenneth C. Kaufman. Illustrated by Masha Simkovitch (1940)
About Gunnar Gunnarsson
Gunnar Gunnarsson was an Icelandic author who wrote mainly in Danish. He grew up, in considerable poverty, on Valþjófsstaður in Fljótsdalur valley and on Ljótsstaðir in Vopnafjörður. During the first half of 20th century he became one of the most popular novelists in Denmark and Germany. One time he went to Germany and had a meeting with Hitler and is considered to be the only Icelander to have met him.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Gunnar Gunnarsson FAQ
- How many books has Gunnar Gunnarsson written?
- Gunnar Gunnarsson published 6 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gunnar Gunnarsson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with [Advent.] the Good Shepherd ... Translated by Kenneth C. Kaufman. Illustrated by Masha Simkovitch.
- What is Gunnar Gunnarsson's last book?
- Ships in the Sky (1938).
- What is Gunnar Gunnarsson's most famous book?
- [Advent.] the Good Shepherd ... Translated by Kenneth C. Kaufman. Illustrated by Masha Simkovitch (1940) is Gunnar Gunnarsson's most widely read book.
- Can I read Gunnar Gunnarsson's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Gunnar Gunnarsson are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.