About Ari Jósefsson
Lived 1939 – 1964 (aged 24). Ari Jósefsson was an Icelandic poet.
Ari Jósefsson (28 August 1939 – 18 June 1964) was an Icelandic poet. He published only one book of poetry during his lifetime, entitled Nei, meaning "No" in Icelandic. The book sold out its first printing. The third edition of the book includes three short stories by Jósefsson.
He attended Akureyri Junior College, but left. Jósefsson spent the winter of 1959-1960 in Barcelona, and continued his studies at Reykjavik Junior College, where he graduated in 1961. He went to Romania and was a student in romance studies. While on his way home to Reykjavík, after completing his studies, he fell overboard from the ship Gullfoss and drowned on 18 June 1964.
Works Nei (1961)
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Who was Ari Jósefsson?
Icelandic poet
When was Ari Jósefsson born?
Ari Jósefsson was born on 28 August 1939 in Blönduós.
When did Ari Jósefsson die?
Ari Jósefsson died on 18 June 1964.
What was Ari Jósefsson's occupation?
Ari Jósefsson was a poet.
What nationality was Ari Jósefsson?
Ari Jósefsson was Icelandic.
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