A Conversation with Solveig Eggerz

Solveig Eggerz is not just one of the most interesting authors I’ve had on this show; she’s also one of those whose connection to her novel is most interesting. A native Icelander, Eggerz talks about how a movie titled “Maria” influenced her decision to learn more about the lives of German women who came to Iceland after World War II.

Eggerz also speaks about the hyperliteracy in her homeland and its ancient literary tradition. She’s lovely to listen to, and I hope you will watch this interview — but I do encourage you, again, to read Seal Woman. Its poetic language, historical authenticity, and complicated protagonist make it a novel to watch.

One last note: This interview is our last in this format. The next video author interview you see here will be on a new site with a new name and an entirely new set. It’s tremendously exciting and it’s taken a tremendous amount of work from many different people. As soon as I’m given the green light to tell you more, I will! Thank you all for sticking with us through the past 18 months. The next 18 will be full of great things for book coverage on WETA.org, and I look forward to showing some of them to you.