Ernst Orvil
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Ernst Orvil was a Norwegian novelist, short story writer, lyricist and playwright. He made his literary debut with the novel Birger in 1932. His first poetry collection was Bølgeslag (1940).
Orvil was awarded Gyldendal's Endowment
in 1946. He received the Aschehoug Prize
in 1979. He was awarded the Riksmål Society Literature Prize
in 1984.
Orvil was awarded Gyldendal's Endowment
Gyldendal's Endowment
Gyldendal's Endowment was a literature prize which was awarded in the period 1934–1995 by the Norwegian publisher Gyldendal Norsk Forlag. The prize was awarded to significant authors, regardless of which publisher the author was associated with...
in 1946. He received the Aschehoug Prize
Aschehoug Prize
The Aschehoug Prize is published annually by the Norwegian publishing house Aschehoug. The Aschehoug Prize is awarded Norwegian authors on the basis of the merit of a recent publication. It is awarded on merit, irrespective of the publisher, base on a binding recommendation from the Norwegian...
in 1979. He was awarded the Riksmål Society Literature Prize
Riksmål Society Literature Prize
The Riksmål Society Literature Prize is awarded annually by the Riksmålsforbundet for the outstanding publication in riksmål...
in 1984.