Sigfús Daðason

Sigfús Daðason (1928–1996) was one of the more notable 20th-century Icelandic poets.

It has been claimed that he "changed the poetic landscape in Iceland". He was one of the pioneers of the Modern movement. He published his first book of poetry in 1957 and followed this a year later with an influential essay, 'Defence of Poetry' on new trends in poetry He spent eight years in France studying Latin language and culture,and French and German literature at the Sorbonne. On his return to Iceland he edited a cultural review and worked as a publisher. He wrote many essays on literature and culture as well as his books of poetry.

He has been categorised as one of the 'Atom Poets'.