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Dr. Reynir Eggertsson is a University Lecturer in Icelandic Language and Literature at the University of Helsinki's Department of Finnish, Finno-Ugrian and Scandinavian Studies. He specializes in medieval literary transmission between Denmark and Iceland, focusing on manuscript culture and early book production. His teaching includes courses on Icelandic language, literature pedagogy, and Nordic cultures.
- PhD in Scandinavian Studies, University College London (2009)
- Cand.Mag. in Danish, University of Copenhagen (2005)
- B.A. in Danish and Russian, University of Copenhagen (2002)
His research explores how medieval European texts were translated into Danish and Icelandic, evolving across printed and manuscript forms. Notable projects include studies on Griselda and Giletta narratives and their Icelandic adaptations. Eggertsson has organized international conferences, such as the 18th International Saga Conference, and holds editorial roles in academic journals. He has received grants from RANNIS, the Arnamagnæan Institute, and the Danish Government.
