Jakob Sande
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Jakob Sande was a Norwegian
writer
, poet
and folk singer
from Dale in Sunnfjord
. His parents were Andreas Sande and Ragna Margrete (born Barsnes). He married Solveig Ytterlid in 1942 and they had a daughter, Siri, in 1943.
He wrote all his texts in nynorsk
, one of the two official Norwegian written language forms. His work helped secure a special place on the Norwegian culture-scene for the municipality Fjaler
.
1 December 2006 is the 100th anniversary of Jacob Sande's birth, which is being celebrated by a series of concerts and events. For more information see The Jakob Sande Association
in Sunnfjord
in the county of Sogn og Fjordane
, Norway
. His parents, Anders (father) and Ragna Margrete (mother), lived at Klokkargarden.
His career as a writer spanned from 1929 to 1967. He completed his cand philol exam in 1931, but then he went to work at sea as he had been drawn to that life from early on. In 1934 he started to work as a lector
in Fredrikstad
. After the War
he moved to the same position at Ullern gymnas in Oslo
.
In 1963 he decided to quit teaching and devote his life to writing. That year he received a stipend
of 15 000 Norwegian kroner and was promised the same for 1964 and 1965.
His later years were marked by ill health.
He died March 16, 1967, at age 61.
Christians because of language deemed "straightforward" and "foul" for that time. Other readers loved the work's sense of humor, irony, and his wonderful descriptions of nature.
His second book of poems, Storm frå vest, was published in 1931. Conservative Christians criticized this work as well, even though one of the poems, "Salme," was later used in a collection of religious poems.
In 1933, the book Frå Sundfjord til Rio (From Sunnfjord
to Rio
) was published. In three parts, the book described the sea, differences between the officers and the crew, bordellos, ports, and fighting in pubs.
1939 saw the publication of Krossen og sleggja (The Cross and the Sledgehammer), a collection of all his previous poems, as well as ten new ones.
One of his most famous poems, "Da Daniel drog" ("When Daniel Left") was published in the collection Guten og Grenda (The Boy and the Village). The poem is sometimes referred to as "Vesle Daniel" ("Little Daniel").
Korn og klunger was published in 1950, and Sirius in 1955.
His last book, Det kveldar på Kobbeskjer, was published in 1961.
His poems vary from a burlesque and a sometimes grotesque humor as in Kallen og katten and Likfunn to high emotionality as in Fløytelåt and Vesle Daniel
His beautiful song Det lyser i stille grender is included in most Norwegian books of hymns and is a very popular Christmas song.
His poem Etter ein rangel is very famous.
Many of Jakob Sande's poems have been set to music. Two of the most popular groups who specialise in Jakob Sande lyrics are Aftenlandet and Jubelhornet.
in tribute to Sande's poem "Vesle Daniel." Picture of Vesle Daniel statue
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
, poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
and folk singer
Folk Singer
Folk Singer is a 1964 album by Muddy Waters. Waters plays acoustic guitar, backed by Willie Dixon on string bass, Clifton James on drums, and Buddy Guy on acoustic guitar...
from Dale in Sunnfjord
Sunnfjord
Sunnfjord is a traditional district in Western Norway located in Sogn og Fjordane county. It includes the municipalities of Askvoll, Fjaler, Flora, Førde, Gaular, Jølster, Naustdal, and the southernmost parts of Bremanger...
. His parents were Andreas Sande and Ragna Margrete (born Barsnes). He married Solveig Ytterlid in 1942 and they had a daughter, Siri, in 1943.
He wrote all his texts in nynorsk
Nynorsk
Nynorsk or New Norwegian is one of two official written standards for the Norwegian language, the other being Bokmål. The standard language was created by Ivar Aasen during the mid-19th century, to provide a Norwegian alternative to the Danish language which was commonly written in Norway at the...
, one of the two official Norwegian written language forms. His work helped secure a special place on the Norwegian culture-scene for the municipality Fjaler
Fjaler
Fjaler is a municipality in the county of Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Sunnfjord. The administrative centre is the village of Dale. Other places in Fjaler include Flekke and Espedal....
.
1 December 2006 is the 100th anniversary of Jacob Sande's birth, which is being celebrated by a series of concerts and events. For more information see The Jakob Sande Association
Biography
Sande was born on December 1, 1906, in the village of DaleDale, Sogn og Fjordane
Dale or Dale i Sunnfjord is the administrative centre of the municipality of Fjaler in Sogn og Fjordane County, Norway. The village is located on the southern shore of the Dalsfjorden in the northern part of Fjaler, about northeast of the village of Flekke.The population of Dale is 980, and the...
in Sunnfjord
Sunnfjord
Sunnfjord is a traditional district in Western Norway located in Sogn og Fjordane county. It includes the municipalities of Askvoll, Fjaler, Flora, Førde, Gaular, Jølster, Naustdal, and the southernmost parts of Bremanger...
in the county of Sogn og Fjordane
Sogn og Fjordane
is a county in Norway, bordering Møre og Romsdal, Oppland, Buskerud, and Hordaland. The county administration is in the town of Hermansverk in Leikanger municipality while the largest town is Førde....
, Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
. His parents, Anders (father) and Ragna Margrete (mother), lived at Klokkargarden.
His career as a writer spanned from 1929 to 1967. He completed his cand philol exam in 1931, but then he went to work at sea as he had been drawn to that life from early on. In 1934 he started to work as a lector
Lector
Lector is a Latin term for one who reads, whether aloud or not. In modern languages the word has come to take various forms, as either a development or a loan, such as , , and . It has various specialized uses:...
in Fredrikstad
Fredrikstad
is a city and municipality in Østfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Fredrikstad....
. After the War
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
he moved to the same position at Ullern gymnas in Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
.
In 1963 he decided to quit teaching and devote his life to writing. That year he received a stipend
Stipend
A stipend is a form of salary, such as for an internship or apprenticeship. It is often distinct from a wage or a salary because it does not necessarily represent payment for work performed, instead it represents a payment that enables somebody to be exempt partly or wholly from waged or salaried...
of 15 000 Norwegian kroner and was promised the same for 1964 and 1965.
His later years were marked by ill health.
He died March 16, 1967, at age 61.
Writings
Sande's first poems were published in 1929 in a volume titled Svarte næter (Black Nights). The book was not welcomed by conservativeConservative Christianity
Conservative Christianity is a term applied to a number of groups or movements seen as giving priority to traditional Christian beliefs and practices...
Christians because of language deemed "straightforward" and "foul" for that time. Other readers loved the work's sense of humor, irony, and his wonderful descriptions of nature.
His second book of poems, Storm frå vest, was published in 1931. Conservative Christians criticized this work as well, even though one of the poems, "Salme," was later used in a collection of religious poems.
In 1933, the book Frå Sundfjord til Rio (From Sunnfjord
Sunnfjord
Sunnfjord is a traditional district in Western Norway located in Sogn og Fjordane county. It includes the municipalities of Askvoll, Fjaler, Flora, Førde, Gaular, Jølster, Naustdal, and the southernmost parts of Bremanger...
to Rio
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
) was published. In three parts, the book described the sea, differences between the officers and the crew, bordellos, ports, and fighting in pubs.
1939 saw the publication of Krossen og sleggja (The Cross and the Sledgehammer), a collection of all his previous poems, as well as ten new ones.
One of his most famous poems, "Da Daniel drog" ("When Daniel Left") was published in the collection Guten og Grenda (The Boy and the Village). The poem is sometimes referred to as "Vesle Daniel" ("Little Daniel").
Korn og klunger was published in 1950, and Sirius in 1955.
His last book, Det kveldar på Kobbeskjer, was published in 1961.
His poems vary from a burlesque and a sometimes grotesque humor as in Kallen og katten and Likfunn to high emotionality as in Fløytelåt and Vesle Daniel
His beautiful song Det lyser i stille grender is included in most Norwegian books of hymns and is a very popular Christmas song.
His poem Etter ein rangel is very famous.
Many of Jakob Sande's poems have been set to music. Two of the most popular groups who specialise in Jakob Sande lyrics are Aftenlandet and Jubelhornet.
Commemoration
In 2002, 35 years after his death, Sande's birth community of Dale erected a statue by sculptor Sivert DonaliSivert Donali
Sivert Donali was a Norwegian sculptor.He was born in Oppdal. He studied at art school in Trondheim from 1948 to 1950, the Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts from 1950 to 1953 and at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts from 1953 to 1954.He made his debut at the Autumn Exhibition in 1953...
in tribute to Sande's poem "Vesle Daniel." Picture of Vesle Daniel statue
