Kristn Svava Tomasdottr

Herostories reveals tales untold by most history books: the harrowing journeys and vital triumphs of nineteenth and twentieth century midwifery in the vast landscape of Iceland. Composed from the memoirs and biographies of 100 Icelandic midwives, poet-historian Kristn Svava Tomasdottr's found poems illuminate the dangers and valor of birthwork. Forgoing traditional sagas of androcentric conquest, these poems centre the adventures...