The Lodger and Other Stories is a collection of stories written by Svava Jakobsdottir, an Icelandic author who is known for her use of magical realism, and her exploration of Icelandic culture. She specifically explores the shift the country has undergone in recent times, towards a more status-orientated and materialistic society.
The collection was published by the University of Iceland Press in 2000, and includes a number of beautifully crafted stories, including "The Lodger," "Kitchen to Measure," "Party Under a Stone Wall" and "A Story for Children."
In her stories, Jakobsdottir explores themes such as materialism, gender, and social conformity, with a witty, humorous, and imaginative writing style, which occasionally includes her hallmark use of magical realism.
