Hannah Kent

Hannah Kent, an acclaimed Australian novelist known for her works like Burial Rites, explores her deep connection to Iceland in this discussion. She shares how her first trip at 17 shaped her identity as a writer. Kent reveals how learning Icelandic transformed her sense of belonging and opened her to the culture's rich history. She reflects on the creativity sparked by her homesickness and how storytelling bridges personal and communal experiences, further underlining Iceland's unique influence on her literary journey.