List of Norwegian writers
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This is a list of Norwegian
literature authors in the order of their year of birth. The century assignment is the period of their most significant works.
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literature authors in the order of their year of birth. The century assignment is the period of their most significant works.
18th century
- Ludvig HolbergLudvig HolbergLudvig Holberg, Baron of Holberg was a writer, essayist, philosopher, historian and playwright born in Bergen, Norway, during the time of the Dano-Norwegian double monarchy, who spent most of his adult life in Denmark. He was influenced by Humanism, the Enlightenment and the Baroque...
(1684–1754) - Christian Braunmann Tullin (1728–65)
- Johan Herman WesselJohan Herman Wesselthumb|Johan Herman WesselJohan Herman Wessel was a Norwegian-Danish poet. Some of his satirical poems are still popular.-Biography:...
(1742–85) - Thomas Rosing de Stockfleth (1742–1808)
- Johan Nordahl BrunJohan Nordahl BrunJohan Nordahl Brun was the poet, dramatist, bishop in Bergen , and politician who contributed significantly to the growth of National Romanticism in Norway, contributing to the growing national consciousness.He traveled to Copenhagen in 1767, where he passed his theological examinations...
(1745–1816) - Claus Rosing (1746–91)
- Claus Frimann (1746–1829)
- Johan VibeJohan VibeJohan Vibe was a Danish-Danish military officer and engineer, who was appointed Governor-General of Norway by the Danish crown from 10 April 1708 until his death.-Biography:...
(1746–82) - Edvard StormEdvard StormEdvard Storm , was a poet from Vågå, Oppland, Norway. He was the son of Johan Storm, the priest in Vågå, and his second wife, Ingeborg Birgitta Røring. The first 12 years of his life were spent in the Vågå rectory, until he began school in 1756 in Christiania...
(1749–94) - Jonas ReinJonas ReinJonas Rein was a Norwegian priest, poet and member of the Norwegian Constituent Assembly at Eidsvoll that wrote the Constitution of Norway on 17 May 1814.-Career:...
(1760–1842) - Jens ZetlitzJens ZetlitzJens Zetlitz was a Norwegian priest and poet.Born in Stavanger, at the close of the 18th century he traveled to Copenhagen to study theology. He became a member of Det Norske Selskab, and became well known for his entertaining songs and drinking songs...
(1761–1821)
19th century
- Henrik Anker BjerregaardHenrik Anker BjerregaardHenrik Anker Bjerregaard was a Norwegian poet, dramatist and judge.Born in Ringsaker, he grew up in Vågå from the age of eight. He studied at the University of Copenhagen, but returned to Norway in 1814 and graduated from the Royal Frederick University with the cand.jur. degree in 1815...
(1792–1842) - Conrad Nicolai Schwach (1793–1860)
- Maurits HansenMaurits HansenMaurits Christopher Hansen was a Norwegian writer recognized for his contribution to a diversity of genres and the introduction of the novel in Norway. He was a major contributor to the Norwegian Romantic Movement...
(1794–1842) - Johan Sebastian WelhavenJohan Sebastian WelhavenJohan Sebastian Cammermeyer Welhaven was a Norwegian author, poet, critic and art theorist.-Background:...
(1807–73) - Henrik WergelandHenrik WergelandHenrik Arnold Thaulow Wergeland was a Norwegian writer, most celebrated for his poetry but also a prolific playwright, polemicist, historian, and linguist...
(1808–45) - Andreas MunchAndreas MunchAndreas Munch was a Norwegian poet, novelist, playwright and newspaper editor. He was the first person to be granted a poet's pension by the Parliament of Norway.-Personal life:...
(1811–84) - Peter Christen AsbjørnsenPeter Christen AsbjørnsenPeter Christen Asbjørnsen was a Norwegian writer and scholar. He and Jørgen Engebretsen Moe were collectors of Norwegian folklore...
(1812–85) - Bernhard Herre (1812–49)
- Jørgen MoeJørgen Moeright|thumb|Norske Folkeeventyr Asbjørnsen and Moe Jørgen Engebretsen Moe was a Norwegian bishop and author...
(1813–82) - Camilla CollettCamilla CollettJacobine Camilla Collett was a Norwegian writer, often referred to as the first Norwegian feminist. She was also the younger sister of Norwegian poet Henrik Wergeland, and is recognized as being one of the first contributors to realism in Norwegian literature...
(1813–95) - Ivar AasenIvar AasenIvar Andreas Aasen was a Norwegian philologist, lexicographer, playwright and poet.-Background:...
(1813–96) - Aasmund Olavsson VinjeAasmund Olavsson VinjeAasmund Olavsson Vinje was a famous Norwegian poet and journalist who is remembered for poetry, travel writing, and his pioneering use of Landsmål .-Background:...
(1818–70) - Henrik IbsenHenrik IbsenHenrik Ibsen was a major 19th-century Norwegian playwright, theatre director, and poet. He is often referred to as "the father of prose drama" and is one of the founders of Modernism in the theatre...
(1828–1906) - Bjørnstjerne BjørnsonBjørnstjerne BjørnsonBjørnstjerne Martinius Bjørnson was a Norwegian writer and the 1903 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate. Bjørnson is considered as one of The Four Greats Norwegian writers; the others being Henrik Ibsen, Jonas Lie, and Alexander Kielland...
(1832–1910) - Jonas LieJonas LieJonas Lauritz Idemil Lie was a Norwegian novelist, poet, and playwright who is considered to have been one of the Four Greats of 19th century Norwegian literature, together with Henrik Ibsen, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and Alexander Kielland.-Background:Jonas Lie was born at Hokksund in Øvre Eiker, in...
(1833–1908) - Kristian Elster d.e. (1841–81)
- Amalie SkramAmalie SkramAmalie Skram was a Norwegian author and feminist who gave voice to a woman's point of view with her naturalist writing. She moved to Denmark in 1894 where she settled in Copenhagen with her husband, the Danish writer Erik Skram...
(1846–1905) - Nordahl RolfsenNordahl RolfsenJohan Nordahl Brun Rolfsen was a Norwegian writer, educationalist and teacher, journalist, translator and speaker. He is best known for the series of five readers for elementary school, Læsebog for folkeskolen , which became the most widespread schoolbook in Norway.-Family:Rolfsen was born in Bergen...
(1848–1928) - Alexander KiellandAlexander KiellandAlexander Lange Kielland was one of the most famous Norwegian realistic writers of the 19th century. He is one of the so-called "The Four Greats" in Norwegian literature, along with Henrik Ibsen, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and Jonas Lie.-Background:Born in Stavanger, Norway, he grew up in a rich...
(1849–1906) - Jonas Dahl (1849–1919)
- Arne GarborgArne GarborgArne Garborg, born Aadne Eivindsson Garborg was a Norwegian writer.Garborg championed the use of Landsmål , as a literary language; he translated the Odyssey into it...
(1851–1924) - Christian KrohgChristian KrohgChristian Krohg , was a Norwegian naturalist painter, illustrator, author and journalist.-Life and career:...
(1852–1925) - Jacob Breda BullJacob Breda BullJacob Breda Bull was a Norwegian author.Bull is best known for the novel Vesleblakken and for other novels and stories about descriptions of folk life in the Østerdalen valley. He also wrote historical novels, contemporary novels and poetry.Bull was born in Rendalen, the son of the priest Matthias...
(1853–1930) - Hans JægerHans JægerHans Henrik Jæger was a Norwegian writer, philosopher and anarchist political activist who was part of the Oslo based bohemian group Kristianiabohêmen. He was prosecuted for his book Fra Kristiania-bohêmen and convicted to 60 days' imprisonment in a supreme court ruling in 1886...
(1854–1910) - Per SivlePer SivlePer Sivle was a Norwegian poet, novelist and newspaper editor. He is known for his novel Streik from 1891, and for his collections of stories issued between 1887 and 1895, Sogor , Vossa-Stubba, Nye Vossa-stubbar and Sivle-Stubbar...
(1857–1904) - Gunnar HeibergGunnar HeibergGunnar Edvard Rode Heiberg was a Norwegian poet, playwright, journalist and theatre critic.-Personal life:...
(1857–1929) - Jens TvedtJens TvedtJens Tvedt was a Norwegian novelist and writer of short stories. He was born in Kvinnherad. He made his literary debut in 1885 with the short story collection Inn i Fjordane. In his stories he often depicts everyday life of farmers from Western Norway. A bust of Tvedt, sculptured by Ståle...
(1857–1935) - Knut HamsunKnut HamsunKnut Hamsun was a Norwegian author, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1920. He was praised by King Haakon VII of Norway as Norway's soul....
(1859–1952) - Anders HovdenAnders HovdenAnders Hovden was a Norwegian hymnwriter, priest, author and popular speaker.-Education and career:...
(1860–1943) - Rasmus LølandRasmus LølandRasmus Løland was a Norwegian journalist, novelist and children's writer. He was born in Suldal. His first literary works were published in the magazine Fedraheimen in the 1880s, and his first book was the short story collection Folkeliv from 1891. He edited the children's magazine Norskt...
(1861–1907) - Rudolf MuusRudolf MuusRudolf Muus was a Norwegian author, among the best selling and most read authors of popular literature of his time.-Biography:...
(1862–1935) - Hans AanrudHans AanrudHans Aanrud was a Norwegian author. He wrote plays, poetry, and stories depicting rural life in his native Gudbrandsdal, Norway.- Life :...
(1863–1953) - Nils Collett VogtNils Collett VogtNils Collett Vogt was a Norwegian poet.He was born in Christiania as the son of tramway director Jens Theodor Paludan Vogt and writer Johanne Collett...
(1864–1937) - Hans E. KinckHans E. KinckHans Ernst Kinck was a Norwegian author and philologist who wrote novels, short stories, dramas, and essays.He was born in Øksfjord in Loppa, Finnmark, where his father was the local health inspector. He died in Oslo....
(1865–1926) - Gabriel Finne (1866–99)
- Sigbjørn ObstfelderSigbjørn ObstfelderSigbjørn Obstfelder , was a Norwegian writer.Primarily known as a writer of poetry, Obstfelder's debut collection of poems from 1893, Digte , is usually credited as one of the earliest examples of modernism in Norwegian literature...
(1866–1900) - Tryggve Andersen (1866–1920)
- Regine Normann (1867–1939)
- Thomas KragThomas KragThomas Peter Krag was a Norwegian novelist, playwright and writer of short stories. He was born in Kragerø, grew up in Kristiansand, and settled in Copenhagen...
(1868–1913) - Bernt LieBernt LieBernt Bessesen Lie was a Norwegian novelist.He was born in Mandal as a son of stipendiary magistrate Emil Bernhard Lie and Nicoline Bessesen. Through his sister Ida, he was the brother-in-law of Gjert Lindebrække and an uncle of Sjur Lindebrække and Tikken Manus. Through his brother Vilhelm Lie...
(1868–1916) - Hjalmar ChristensenHjalmar ChristensenHjalmar Christensen was a Norwegian writer. In February and March 1890 he was romantically attached to Dagny Juel.Kjende personar i Førde:...
(1869–1925) - Peter EggePeter EggePeter Egge was a renowned Norwegian writer.He was the father of Ørnulf Egge and grandfather of Åsmund Egge.- Bibliography :* Almue * Nordfra * Faddergaven * Trøndere...
(1869–1959)
20th century
- Nils KjærNils KjærNils Kjær was a Norwegian playwright, short story writer, essayist, literary critic and theatre critic.-Personal life:Kjær was born in Holmestrand as the son of Nils Henrik Kjær and Christine Smestad...
(1870–1924) - Vilhelm Krag (1871–1933)
- Sven MorenSven MorenSven Moren was a Norwegian farmer, poet, story writer, playwright, children's writer, organizer and local politician.-Personal life:...
(1871–1938) - Johan BojerJohan BojerJohan Bojer was a popular Norwegian novelist and dramatist. He principally wrote about the lives of the poor farmers and fishermen, both in his native Norway and among the Norwegian immigrants in the United States.-Biography:...
(1872–1959) - Nini Roll AnkerNini Roll AnkerNini Roll Anker was a Norwegian novelist and playwright. She was born in Molde, as the daughter of stipendiary magistrate and later member of parliament and minister Ferdinand Nicolai Roll. She was married twice, first to land owner Peter Martin Anker, and later to engineer Johan August Anker...
(1873–1942) - Gabriel ScottGabriel ScottGabriel Scott was a Norwegian poet, novelist, playwright and children's writer.-Personal life:Gabriel Scott Jensen was born in Leith in Scotland as the son of sailors' priest Svend Holst Jensen and his wife writer and composer Caroline Mathilde Schytte...
(1874–1958) - Ragnhild JølsenRagnhild JølsenRagnhild Theodora Jølsen was a Norwegian author. Norwegian oral traditions were a recurring theme in her works. Her writings often focused on the conflict between the old rural society and modern industrial society. -Biography:...
(1875–1908) - Olav DuunOlav DuunOlav Duun was a noteworthy author of Norwegian fiction. He is generally recognized to be one of the more outstanding writers in Norwegian literature. He once lacked only one vote to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature...
(1876–1939) - Kristofer UppdalKristofer UppdalKristofer Oliver Uppdal , born Opdal, was a Norwegian poet and author, born in Beitstad, Nord-Trøndelag.As a boy, Uppdal worked as a shepherd, and later as a miner and construction worker. In 1907 he started working for Norsk Hydro, and came to their factory in Rjukan in 1910-1911...
(1878–1961) - Johan FalkbergetJohan FalkbergetJohan Falkberget, born Johan Petter Lillebakken, was a Norwegian author.-Life and career:Johan Falkberget was born on the Falkberget farm in the Rugldal valley in the Norwegian copper mining municipality of Røros.In 1891, he began to write his Christianus Sextus trilogy, though it was not...
(1879–1967) - Cora SandelCora SandelCora Sandel was the pen name of Sara Cecilia Görvell Fabricius, a Norwegian writer and painter who lived most of her life abroad. Her most famous works are the novels now known as the Alberta Trilogy.-Biography:Sara Cecilia Görvell Fabricius was born in Kristiania...
(1880–1974) - Oskar BraatenOskar BraatenOskar Braaten was a Norwegian novelist and playwright.-Biography:Oskar Alexander Braaten was born in Sagene, a borough of the city of Oslo. Sagene was one of Norway's oldest industrial areas dating to the mid-19th century. Oskar Braaten attended school in Sagene until he was 15 years old...
(1881–1929) - Kristian Elster d.y. (1881–1947)
- Marie HamsunMarie HamsunMarie Hamsun was a Norwegian actress and writer. Marie Andersen was born in Elverum, Hedmark, Norway. She was the eldest child in an affluent family. In 1897 the family moved to Christiania, where his father was involved in the property trade for twenty years until he bought the farm in Åneby in...
(1881–1969) - Sigrid UndsetSigrid UndsetSigrid Undset was a Norwegian novelist who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928.-Biography:Undset was born in Kalundborg, Denmark, but her family moved to Norway when she was two years old. In 1924, she converted to Catholicism and became a lay Dominican...
(1882–1949) - Olav AukrustOlav AukrustOlav Aukrust was a Norwegian poet and teacher. He was born in Lom and wrote poems with a renewed national romantic style. His use of rural dialect contributed to the growth of Nynorsk as a literary language.-Life:...
(1883–1929) - Olaf BennecheOlaf BennecheOlaf Benneche was a Norwegian novelist, children's writer and playwright.He was born in Kristiansand. He took his secondary education at Kristiansand Cathedral School, and graduated from there in 1901. He made his literary début in 1904 with the story Marie Louise Reventlow...
(1883–1931) - Olaf BullOlaf BullOlaf Jacob Martin Luther Breda Bull or Olaf Bull was a Norwegian poet. He was born on November 10, 1883 in Kristiania , Norway, and died on June 29, 1933.-His life:...
(1883–1933) - Olav NygardOlav NygardOlav Nygard was a Norwegian poet from Modalen in Hordaland. Nygard is now considered one the most important Norwegian authors of his time, but was, however, not especially acknowledged while alive....
(1884–1924) - Sven ElvestadSven ElvestadSven Elvestad was a Norwegian journalist and author. He is best known for his detective stories, which were published under the pen name Stein Riverton and translated to several languages, including German and English.Elvestad was born as Kristoffer Elvestad Svendsen, in Fredrikshald , a small...
(1884–1934) - Olav GullvågOlav GullvågOlav Gullvåg was a Norwegian playwright, novelist, poet and editor.He was born in Trondheim. He worked as editor-in-chief of Søndmøre Folkeblad from 1911 to 1912, Norig from 1912 to 1921 and Gula Tidend from 1921 to 1929...
(1885–1961) - Alf LarsenAlf LarsenAlf Larsen was a Norwegian poet, essayist and magazine editor.He made his literary debut in 1912 with the poetry collection Vinterlandet. He supported Rudolf Steiner's anthroposophy, and edited the magazine Janus from 1933 to 1941. He co-founded the publishing house Dreyers forlag in 1942...
(1885–1967) - Magnhild HaalkeMagnhild HaalkeMagnhild Haalke was a Norwegian novelist.Magnhild Haalke was born in Vikna, an island off the Namdalen coast in Nord-Trøndelag, Norway. Before she took up writing she worked as a teacher for 30 years in Sør-Odal...
(1885–1984) - Herman WildenveyHerman WildenveyHerman Wildenvey , born Herman Theodor Portaas, was one of the most prominent Norwegian poets of the twentieth century. During his lifetime he published 44 books of his own poetry, in addition to translations of William Shakespeare, Ernest Hemingway, and Heinrich Heine.- Biography :Wildenvey was...
(1886–1959) - Tore ØrjasæterTore ØrjasæterTore "Spencer Brown" Ørjasæter was a Norwegian poet.The son of a teacher, he attended folk high school and qualified as a teacher before becoming a writer....
(1886–1968) - Arthur OmreArthur OmreArthur Omre was a Norwegian novelist and writer of short stories.Omre hailed from Vestfold. With a background as sailor, journalist, constructor in the United States, engineer in Oslo, businessman and entrepreneur, he went bankrupt in 1922...
(1887–1967) - Helge KrogHelge KrogHelge Krog was a Norwegian journalist, essayist, theatre and literary critic, translator and playwright.-Personal life:...
(1889–1962) - Aslaug VaaAslaug VaaAslaug Vaa was a Norwegian poet and playwright.-Biography:Aslaug Vaa was born on Nystog in Rauland, in Telemark county, Norway. Her lyrical debut was Nord i leite...
(1889–1965) - Arnulf ØverlandArnulf ØverlandOle Peter Arnulf Øverland was a Norwegian author born in Kristiansund and raised in Bergen. His works include Berget det blå and Hustavler .-Life:...
(1889–1968) - Sigurd HoelSigurd HoelSigurd Hoel was a Norwegian author and publishing consultant, born in Nord-Odal. He debuted with the collection of short stories Veien vi gaar in 1922...
(1890–1960) - Inge KrokannInge KrokannInge Krokann was a Norwegian writer. Because his writing is so strongly tied in the use of dialect and idiosyncratic nynorsk, his works are largely inaccessible and arguably untranslatable.His work was characterized by:...
(1893–1962) - Trygve Gulbranssen (1894–1962)
- Mikkjel FønhusMikkjel FønhusMikkjel Fønhus was a Norwegian journalist, novelist and short story writer. Fønhus' stories are often set in the wilderness, featuring animals and animal behavior.-Personal life:...
(1894–1973) - Ronald FangenRonald FangenRonald Fangen was a Norwegian novelist, essayist, playwright, psalmist, journalist and literary critic. He was born in Kragerø, and perished in a plane accident in 1946....
(1895–1946) - Ingeborg Refling HagenIngeborg Refling HagenIngeborg Refling Hagen was a Norwegian author and teacher.- Early life :Ingeborg Refling Hagen was born in Hedmark, Norway, in the parish Tangen besides Mjøsa, as the fourth child of the local miller...
(1895–1989) - Gunnar Reiss-AndersenGunnar Reiss-AndersenGunnar Reiss-Andersen was a Norwegian lyric poet and author.Born in southern Norway in Larvik municipality, Reiss-Andersen went to sea at 17 years of age, sailing the Baltic and North Seas for a year in the brig “Baron von Holberg", which was commanded by his uncle, Knut Knutsen...
(1896–1964) - Ola VikerOla VikerOla Viker was a Norwegian novelist and lawyer. He made his literaty debut in 1951 with the novel Gullskoen. He was awarded the Gyldendal's Endowment in 1963.-References:...
(1897–1972) - Tarjei VesaasTarjei Vesaas[Tarjei Vesaas was a Norwegian poet and novelist. Born in Vinje, Telemark, Vesaas is widely considered to be one of Norway's greatest writers of the twentieth century and perhaps its most important since World War II....
(1897–1970) - Emil BoysonEmil BoysonEmil Boyson was a Norwegian poet, author, and translator. Although Boyson formally debuted in 1927 with a prose book Sommertørst , he was primarily known for his poetry...
(1897–1979) - Ernst OrvilErnst OrvilErnst 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 ....
(1898–1985) - Aksel SandemoseAksel SandemoseAksel Sandemose was a novelist, born in Nykøbing, Mors Island, Denmark to a Danish father and a Norwegian mother....
(1899–1965) - Gunnar LarsenGunnar LarsenGunnar Otterbech Larsen was a Norwegian journalist, writer, and translator.He worked in the newspaper Dagbladet from 1923 to 1958, where he was news editor from 1930 and became editor-in-chief with Helge Seip in 1954....
(1900–58) - Einar SkjæraasenEinar SkjæraasenEinar Skjæraasen was a Norwegian author and poet, a longtime resident of Trysil.He was a parliamentary ballot candidate for the Liberal Party from the constituency Oslo in 1957.-Bibliography:*Reflekser *Skritt forbi min dør...
(1900–66) - Gunnar Emil GarforsGunnar Emil GarforsGunnar Emil Garfors was a Norwegian poet from Ankenes near Narvik, but born in Skjomen."Under høg himmel" was published posthumously in 1980. Garfors was awareded the Norwegian King's Service Medal in Silver for his work within education and his fight against tobacco smoking....
(1900 - 1979) - Rudolf NilsenRudolf NilsenRudolf William Nilsen was a Norwegian poet and journalist.He was born in Kristiania on 28 February 1901. A child of the working class, Nilsen became part of the left-wing revolutionary movement and joined the organisation Norges Socialdemokratiske Ungdomsforbund .In 1921, he stood trial for...
(1901–29) - Lars BergLars BergLars Kornelius Edvard Berg was a Norwegian teacher, novelist, short story writer and playwright.He was born at Kvaløya as the son of fisherman and farmer Emil Larsen Berg and Olufine Johansen, and grew up at a small farm. From 1947 he was married to Aud Norvåg...
(1901–69) - Nordahl Grieg (1902–43)
- Johan BorgenJohan BorgenJohan Collett Müller Borgen was a Norwegian author, journalist and critic. He was married to Annemarta Borgen. Under the pseudonym of Mumle Gåsegg he wrote shorter articles in the newspaper Dagbladet, particularly during World War II...
(1902–79) - Egil RasmussenEgil RasmussenEgil Rasmussen was a Norwegian author, literature critic and musician.Born in Bossekop village, Alta municipality, his family moved to Tromsø when Rasmussen was 3 years old, and he grew up there....
(1903–64) - Ragnvald SkredeRagnvald SkredeRagnvald Skrede was a Norwegian author, journalist, literature critic and translator.-Biography:Ragnvald Skrede was born in Vågå in Oppland county, Norway. Skrede was the youngest seven children. He was a student at Elverum teacher school . In 1928, he was hired as a teacher and sexton in...
(1904–83) - Inger HagerupInger HagerupInger Hagerup was a Norwegian author, playwright and poet. She is considered one of the greatest Norwegian poets of the 20th century.-Biography:...
(1905–85) - Torborg NedreaasTorborg NedreaasTorborg Nedreaas was a Norwegian author who debuted with the collection of short stories Bak skapet står øksen in 1945. The majority of the stories centered on events and interactions during the Second World War...
(1906–87) - Kåre FastingKåre FastingKåre Fasting was a Norwegian journalist, newspaper editor, novelist, biographer and non-fiction writer. He was a journalist for the newspaper Bergens Tidende from 1935, and edited Nidaros from 1945 to 1950. His literary début was the novel Havet gav from 1935.-References:...
(1907–83) - Rolf Jacobsen (1907–94)
- Halldis Moren VesaasHalldis Moren VesaasHalldis Moren Vesaas was a Norwegian poet, translator and writer of children's books. She established herself as one of the leading female Norwegian writer of her generation.-Biography:...
(1907–95) - Odd Bang-HansenOdd Bang-HansenOdd Bang-Hansen was a Norwegian novelist and children's writer.He made his literary debut in 1938 with the novel Fager er studentens drøm. He wrote several children's books, including Mette og Tom i fjellet , and Trapp med 9 trinn...
(1908–84) - Elisabeth Dored (1908–72)
- Olav H. HaugeOlav H. HaugeOlav Håkonson Hauge was a Norwegian poet. He was born in Ulvik and lived his whole life there, working as a gardener in his own orchard....
(1908–94) - Nils Johan RudNils Johan RudNils Johan Rud was a Norwegian novelist, writer of short stories, children's writer, and a magazine editor. He is particularly known for his long-term period as editor of the magazine Arbeidermagasinet / Magasinet For Alle.-Personal life:Nils Johan Rud was born in Ringsaker as the son of Mons...
(1908–93) - Kristian Kristiansen (1909–80)
- Claes GillClaes GillClaes Gill was a Norwegian author, poet and actor.Born in Odda, but spent his childhood years in Bergen, before moving to Oslo permanently....
(1910–73) - Torolf ElsterTorolf ElsterTorolf Elster was a Norwegian newspaper and radio journalist, magazine editor, novelist, crime writer and writer of short stories. He was Director-General of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation from 1972 to 1981....
(1911–2006) - Sigurd EvensmoSigurd Evensmo-Career:He was born in Hamar. In his younger years he was active in Clarté, a student organization at University of Oslo and in contact with Mot Dag, a forum among the social democratic students . He then joined the Workers' Youth League and worked actively with them...
(1912–78) - Thorbjørn EgnerThorbjørn EgnerThorbjørn Egner was a Norwegian playwright, songwriter and illustrator known for his books, plays and musicals for children.-Career:...
(1912–90) - Magli ElsterMagli ElsterMagli Elster was a Norwegian psychoanalyst, literary critic, poet and translator. She was the daughter of psychologist Ola Raknes and poet and playwright Aslaug Vaa, married to writer and Director-General of the NRK Torolf Elster, and the mother of philosopher Jon Elster...
(1912–93) - Odd EidemOdd EidemOdd Eidem was a Norwegian writer, journalist and literary critic. He was an active member of the political movement Mot Dag in the 1930s....
(1913–88) - Alf PrøysenAlf PrøysenAlf Prøysen , was a writer and musician from Norway. He was born at Rudshøgda in Ringsaker. Prøysen was one of the most important Norwegian cultural personalities in the second half of the twentieth century, and he made significant contributions to literature, music, TV and radio.His childhood was...
(1914–70) - Astrid Hjertenæs AndersenAstrid Hjertenæs AndersenAstrid Hjertenæs Andersen was a Norwegian poet and travel-writer.-Biography:Astrid Hjertenæs was born in Horten , in Vestfold County, Norway. She attended a secretary and journalist school for women...
(1915–85) - Agnar MykleAgnar MykleAgnar Mykle was a Norwegian author. He became one of the most controversial figures in Norwegian literature in the 20th century.-Early life:...
(1915–94) - Carl Fredrik EngelstadCarl Fredrik EngelstadCarl Johan Fredrik Engelstad was a Norwegian writer, playwright, journalist, translator and theatre director.-Personal life:...
(1915–96) - Tor JonssonTor JonssonTor Jonsson was a Norwegian author and journalist. Tor Jonsson is known for simple, strongly worded lyric poetry, but his poems stir up conflicts and a sense of loneliness...
(1916–51) - Kåre HoltKåre HoltKåre Holt was a Norwegian author.His initial work was published in 1939, a children’s book named Tore Kramkar. As his career progressed, Holt wrote many children’s books, plays, radio plays, biographies, and historical novels. The trilogy Kongen about King Sverre Sigurdsson is considered his...
(1916–97) - Ebba HaslundEbba HaslundEbba Margareta Haslund Halvorsen was a Norwegian novelist, writer of short stories, playwright, essayist, children's writer, literary critic, radio speaker and politician.-Early and personal life:...
(1917–) - André BjerkeAndré BjerkeJarl André Bjerke was a Norwegian writer and poet. His debut was in 1940 with a collection of poems, Syngende Jord . He has written a wide range of material: poems , mystery novels , essays, and articles...
(1918–85) - Hans BørliHans BørliHans Børli was a Norwegian poet and writer, who besides his writings worked as a lumberjack all his life. He was born in Eidskog, in South-Eastern Norway, close to the Norwegian border to Sweden. He was buried at Eidskog Church.-Biography:Hans Børli was raised on a small farm in a road-less area...
(1918–89) - Johannes HegglandJohannes HegglandJohannes Heggland was a Norwegian novel writer, short story writer, children's writer, playwright, farmer and politician from Tysnes. -Biography:...
(1919–) - Richard HerrmannRichard HerrmannRichard Herrmann was a German football player. He played for the clubs 1. FC Kattowitz and FSV Frankfurt ....
(1919–) - Jens BjørneboeJens BjørneboeJens Ingvald Bjørneboe was a Norwegian writer whose work spanned a number of literary formats. He was also a painter and a waldorf school teacher. Bjørneboe was a harsh and eloquent critic of Norwegian society and Western civilization on the whole...
(1920–76) - Kjell AukrustKjell AukrustKjell Aukrust was a Norwegian author, poet and artist. He was the nephew of Olav Aukrust. He is most famous for his memoirs of his childhood in Alvdal in the books Simen, Bonden and Bror Min, and his creation of the fictional Norwegian village of Flåklypa and its cast of idiosyncratic characters...
(1920–2002) - Ragnhild MagerøyRagnhild MagerøyRagnhild Magerøy is a Norwegian novelist, essayist and poet. She made her literary début in 1957 with the novel Gunhild, the first in a novel trilogy from the rural society in the 19th century. She was awarded the Dobloug Prize in 1975.-References:...
(1920–) - Gunvor HofmoGunvor HofmoGunvor Hofmo was a Norwegian writer, often considered one of Norway's most influential modernist poets.-Literary career:...
(1921–95) - Terje StigenTerje Stigen-Career:Terje Stigen was born on Magerøya in Finnmark, Norway but spent part of his childhood in Tromsø. After his final exams at Nordstrand school in Aker during 1941, he studied philology at the University of Oslo, cand.philol. English majors in 1947.)...
(1922–) - Paal BrekkePaal BrekkePaal Brekke was a Norwegian lyricist, novelist, translator of poetry, and literary critic. Brekke fled from occupied Norway to Sweden in 1940, when he was 17 years old. He made his literary debut in 1942, with the poetry collection Av din jord er vi til...
(1923–93) - Arnljot EggenArnljot EggenArnljot Eggen was a Norwegian poet, and has also written plays and children's books.He was born in Tolga. He made his literary debut in 1951, with the poetry collection Eld og is. He was awarded the Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature for the children's book Den lange streiken...
(1923–) - Odd AbrahamsenOdd AbrahamsenOdd Abrahamsen was a Norwegian poet, born in Fredrikstad.Among his collections are Om det finnes en stillhet , Nedslag and Makten skal tie ....
(1924–2001) - Finn CarlingFinn CarlingFinn Carling was a Norwegian novelist, playwright, lyricist and essayist. He made his literary debut in 1949 with Broen ....
(1925–2004) - Bergljot Hobæk HaffBergljot Hobæk HaffBergljot Hobæk Haff is a Norwegian novel writer. Upon completing her education, she traveled to Denmark, and taught there for 24 years before returning to Oslo. She made her debut with the novel Raset in 1956...
(1925–) - Anker RogstadAnker RogstadAnker Rogstad was a Norwegian convicted safecracker who spent eight years in prison for his crimes, and later a celebrated crime writer. He started writing during imprisonment, and made his literary debut in 1956 with the crime novel Etterlyst...
(1925–1994) - Marie TakvamMarie TakvamMarie Takvam was a Norwegian lyricist, novel writer, writer of children's books, playwright and actor....
(1926–) - Vera HenriksenVera HenriksenVera Margrethe Henriksen, , is a Norwegian novelist, playwright and non-fiction writer. She is particularly known for her historical novels and plays set in the Middle Ages.-Biography:...
(1927–) - Erling ChristieErling ChristieErling Christie was a Norwegian author.Christie was among the pioneers of modernism in Norway both as a poet and a critic...
(1928–96) - Gunnar Bull GundersenGunnar Bull GundersenGunnar Bull Gundersen was a Norwegian sailor, novelist, playwright and lyricist.Gunnar Bull Gundersen was born in Stavanger, in Rogaland, Norway. Gundersen grew up with changing foster parents and at different boarding schools...
(1929–) - Kjell AskildsenKjell AskildsenKjell Askildsen is a Norwegian writer. He is probably best known for his minimalistic short stories.-Personal life:He was born in Mandal as a son of bailiff and politician Arne Askildsen and Aasta Håverstad...
(1929–) - Georg JohannesenGeorg JohannesenGeorg Johannesen was a Norwegian author and professor of rhetoric.He was born in Bergen. His dissertation was on the spring motif in the poetry of Olaf Bull. He drowned while on vacation in Egypt....
(1931–2005) - Finn AlnæsFinn AlnæsFinn Alnæs was a Norwegian novelist. He made his literary debut with the novel Koloss .Alnæs was awarded the Norwegian Booksellers' Prize and the Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature in 1968 for the novel Gemini...
(1932–91) - Arvid HanssenArvid HanssenArvid Hanssen was a Norwegian journalist, newspaper editor, poet, novelist and children's writer.His songs reached a wide audience through Tove Karoline Knutsen's 1980 album Blå kveill, which was based on Hanssen's lyrics...
(1932–98) - Axel JensenAxel JensenAxel Buchardt Jensen was a Norwegian author. From 1957 until 2002 he published both fiction and non-fiction texts which include novels, poems, essays, a biography, manuscripts for cartoons and animated films....
(1932–2003) - Kolbein FalkeidKolbein FalkeidKolbein Falkeid is one of the most widely read contemporary Norwegian poets. He is known for a lyrical poet's voice that is at once philosophical and approachable.-Biography:...
(1933–) - Johan Fredrik GrøgaardJohan Fredrik GrøgaardJohan Fredrik Grøgaard is a Norwegian dentist, novelist, children's writer and crime writer. He made his literary debut in 1967 with the novel Dyvekes grav, for which he received Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris. He received the Norwegian Critics Prize for Best children's book in 1983 for Jeg, Wilhem,...
(1934–) - Stein MehrenStein MehrenStein Mehren is a Norwegian poet, author, essayist and playwright. He made his literary debut as lyricist with Gjennom stillheten en natt...
(1935–) - Bjørg VikBjørg VikBjørg Vik is a Norwegian writer, playwright and journalist. She made her literary debut in 1963 with Søndag ettermiddag...
(1935–) - Øystein LønnØystein LønnØystein Lønn is a Norwegian writer. He made his literary debut in 1966 with the short stories Prosesjonen, and followed up with the novel Kontinentene in 1967....
(1936–) - Fredrik SkagenFredrik SkagenFredrik Skagen is a Norwegian writer.He was born in Trondheim. He is best known for his crime fiction, but is also the author of some children's books and several radio plays. His first book was published in 1968...
(1936–) - Arild NyquistArild NyquistArild Nyquist was a Norwegian novelist, lyricist, writer of children's books and musician. He made his literary debut in 1963 with the novel Ringer i et sommervann....
(1937–2004) - Karsten AlnæsKarsten AlnæsKarsten Alnæs Norwegian author, historian, and journalist, received advanced dual degrees in history and literature from the University of Oslo. Before becoming a fulltime author, he worked as a journalist and taught at the Norwegian School of Journalism...
(1938–) - Anne Karin ElstadAnne Karin ElstadAnne Karin Elstad is a Norwegian author who was born 19 January 1938 at Valsøyfjord in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway.Elstad was educated as a teacher, and worked in the profession for many years before she dedicated her full-time to writing...
(1938–) - Hans HerbjørnsrudHans HerbjørnsrudHans Herbjørnsrud is a Norwegian author of short stories. His works frequently play with the differences between Norwegian languages Bokmål and Nynorsk and the various Norwegian dialects...
(1938–) - Tor ObrestadTor ObrestadTor Obrestad is a Norwegian novelist, poet and documentary writer. He made his literary debut in 1966 with two books, the poetry collection Kollisjon and a collection of short stories, Vind, and received Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris for these two books...
(1938–) - Tor Åge BringsværdTor Åge BringsværdTor Åge Bringsværd is an author, playwright, editor and translator. He is perhaps best known for his speculative fiction. Together with long-time partner Jon Bing, he is also considered as the first Norwegian author to write science fiction literature. Bringsværd regards himself as an anarchist,...
(1939–) - Jan Erik VoldJan Erik VoldJan Erik Vold is a Norwegian lyric poet, translator and author. He was a core member of the so-called "Profil generation", the circle attached to the literary magazine Profil. Throughout his career as an artist, he has had the ability to reach the public, both with his poetry and his political views...
(1939–) - Einar ØklandEinar ØklandEinar Økland is a Norwegian lyricist, playwright, essayist and children's writer.He made his literary debut in 1963, with the poetry collection Ein gul dag. He was awarded the Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature for the children's book Sikk-sakk...
(1940–) - Gerd BrantenbergGerd BrantenbergGerd Mjøen Brantenberg is a Norwegian author, teacher, and feminist writer. She is also the cousin of radio and TV entertainer Lars Mjøen....
(1941–) - Knut FaldbakkenKnut Faldbakken-Biography:Faldbakken studied psychology at Oslo University, and then worked as a journalist. He visited a number of countries, working variously as a bookkeeper, sailor, and factory worker, and began writing books in 1967 while living in Paris....
(1941–) - Dag SolstadDag SolstadDag Solstad is a Norwegian novelist, short-story writer, and dramatist whose work has been translated into several languages. He has written nearly 30 books and is the only author to have received the Norwegian Literary Critics’ Award three times...
(1941–) - Tove LieTove LieTove Lie was a Norwegian poet.She made her literary debut in 1967 with the poetry collection Øyeblikk. Among her other collections are Syrinx from 1970, and Rullesteiner samler ikke mose from 1985....
(1942–) - Herbjørg WassmoHerbjørg WassmoHerbjørg Wassmo is a Norwegian author. She worked as a teacher in northern Norway until her debut as an author. Her debut work was a collection of poems, "Vingeslag"...
(1942–) - Tor Edvin DahlTor Edvin DahlTor Edvin Dahl is a Norwegian novelist, crime writer, playwright, children's writer, non-fiction writer, translator, literary critic and journalist. He made his literary debut in 1968 with the short story collection En sommer tung av regn...
(1943–) - Torill Thorstad HaugerTorill Thorstad HaugerTorill Thorstad Hauger is a Norwegian non-fiction writer, children's writer, and illustrator.She made her literary début in 1976, with the prize-winning documentary Karl Eugen Olsen fra Vika...
(1943–) - Jon BingJon BingJon Bing is a Norwegian writer and law professor at the Norwegian Research Center for Computers and Law , and the Faculty of Law at the University of Oslo. Bing is considered to be a pioneer in international legal information...
(1944–) - Kjartan FløgstadKjartan FløgstadKjartan Fløgstad is a Norwegian author. Fløgstad studied literature and linguistics at the University of Bergen. Subsequently he worked for a period as an industrial worker and as a sailor before he debuted as a poet with his collection of poems titled Valfart in 1968...
(1944–) - Ingar KnudtsenIngar KnudtsenIngar Knudtsen is a Norwegian novelist and poet, who was born 23 December 1944, in Smøla, Norway. He published his first book in 1975. Since then, he has released roughly one book every year. Only a few of his works have been translated into English....
(1944–) - Jon MicheletJon MicheletJon Michelet is a Norwegian novelist.He was the editor-in-chief of the Norwegian far-left daily Klassekampen from 1997 to 2002...
(1944–) - Espen HaavardsholmEspen HaavardsholmEspen Haavardsholm is a Norwegian novelist, lyricist, biographer and essayist. He made his literary debut in 1966 with the collection of short stories, Tidevann. He was one of the central writers in the modernist literary magazine Profil. He has written biographies on Martin Linge , Aksel...
(1945–) - Paal-Helge HaugenPaal-Helge HaugenPaal-Helge Haugen is an award-winning Norwegian lyricist, novelist, dramatist and children's writer.Haugen was educated as a medical student at the University of Oslo. During the period 1965-67, Haugen was a member of the editorial team of literary magazine Profile...
(1945–) - Liv KøltzowLiv KøltzowLiv Køltzow is a Norwegian novelist, playwright, biographer and essayist.She published texts in the modernist literary magazine Profil...
(1945–) - Britt Karin LarsenBritt Karin LarsenBritt Karin Larsen is a Norwegian poet and author. Larsen debuted as a poet in 1978 with 5 mg blues og andre dikt, and has published a great deal of poetry collections and novels since then...
(1945–) - Øyvind MyhreØyvind MyhreØyvind Kvernvold Myhre is a Norwegian author of science fiction and fantasy literature. He has written more than twenty novels and short stories. from 1975-1977 he was author and editor of the Norwegian science fiction magazine NOVA. He also published a fanzine called GANDALF.Øyvind Myhre earned...
(1945–) - Klaus HagerupKlaus HagerupKlaus Hagerup is a Norwegian author, translator, screenwriter, actor and director.He is the youngest of three brothers. He debuted with the poem collection "Slik tenker jeg på dere" in 1969...
(1946–) - Gunnar StaalesenGunnar StaalesenGunnar Staalesen is a Norwegian writer. Staalesen has a Cand philol. degree from Universitetet i Bergen and he has worked at Den Nationale Scene, the main theater in Bergen....
(1947–) - Toril BrekkeToril BrekkeToril Brekke is a Norwegian novelist, writer of short stories, children's writer, biographer, translator and literary critic.-Early and personal life:...
(1949–) - Edvard HoemEdvard HoemEdvard Hoem is a Norwegian novelist, dramatist, lyricist and psalmist. He made his literary debut in 1969, with the poetry collection Som grønne musikantar. He was awarded the Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature in 1974 for the novel Kjærleikens ferjereiser...
(1949–) - Kaj SkagenKaj SkagenKaj Skagen is a Norwegian writer,. He received the Riksmål Society Literature Prize in 1991. His first book Gatedik was published in 1971. From 1978 to 1980, he published and edited the periodical "Arken". In 1982 he won the first prize of a national novel contest with the novel Broene brenner...
(1949–) - Karin SveenKarin SveenKarin Sveen is a Norwegian poet, novelist and essayist.She made her literary debut in 1975 with the poetry collection Vinterhagen. She has published several novels and essay collections. She was awarded Norsk språkpris in 2007....
(1949–) - Alf R. Jacobsen (1950–)
- Tomm KristiansenTomm KristiansenTomm Kristiansen is an award winning Norwegian author and journalist, known for his work as foreign news correspondent for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation...
(1950–) - Steinar LødingSteinar LødingSteinar Løding is a Norwegian novelist. Among his novels are Glomma brenner from 1982, Erindringens tre from 1992, and Jernalderdrøm. Første bok. Flukten fra Ninive from 1997. He was awarded the Gyldendal's Endowment in 1992, shared with Sissel Lie.-References:...
(1950–) - Per KnutsenPer KnutsenPer Knutsen is a Norwegian novelist, author of children's literature, crime writer and playwright. He made his literary debut in 1976 with the children's book Gutten og ørna. He received the Norwegian Critics Prize for Best children's book in 1982 for Gull og sølv.-References:...
(1951–) - Steinar LemSteinar LemSteinar Henning Lem was a Norwegian environmental activist, author and spokesperson for Fremtiden i våre hender , Norway's largest movement for comprehensive social change. He criticized the consumption-oriented society and focus on economic growth, and the difference in income between the rich...
(1951–2009) - Cecilie LøveidCecilie LøveidCecilie Løveid is a Norwegian novelist, poet, playwright, and writer of children's books. She was born in Mysen.She made her literary debut in 1972, with the novel Most. She received the Gyldendal Prize in 2001. Løveid's first play was the one-act Tingene, tingene, published in the literary...
(1951–) - Mari OsmundsenMari OsmundsenMari Osmundsen is the literary pseudonym of Anne Kristine Halling , a Norwegian novelist and children's writer. She made her literary debut in 1978 with the novel Vi klarer det!. Osmundsen was awarded the Gyldendal's Endowment in 1984 .-References:...
(1951–) - Torild WardenærTorild WardenærTorild Wardenær is a Norwegian poet and playwright. She hails from Stavanger.She made her literary debut 1994 with the poetry collection I pionértiden, which earned her Aschehoug's debutant prize. She was awarded Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment in 1997. She received the Halldis Moren Vesaas Prize in...
(1951–) - Ketil BjørnstadKetil BjørnstadKetil Bjørnstad is a Norwegian pianist and composer. Initially trained as a classical pianist, Bjørnstad discovered jazz at an early age and has embraced the emergence of "European jazz"....
(1952–) - Jostein GaarderJostein GaarderJostein Gaarder /ˈju:staɪn ˈgɔːrdər/ is a Norwegian intellectual and author of several novels, short stories and children's books. Gaarder often writes from the perspective of children, exploring their sense of wonder about the world. He often uses metafiction in his works, writing stories within...
(1952–) - Jo EggenJo EggenJo Eggen is a Norwegian poet. He made his literary début in 1980 with the poetry collection Ting og tings skygger, for which he was awarded the Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris. He published the collection Stavkirkedikt in 2010.-References:...
(1952–) - Ragnar HovlandRagnar HovlandRagnar Hovland is a Norwegian novelist, essayist, lyricist, and writer of children's books.He was awarded the Brage Prize in 1992 for the children's book Ein motorsykkel i natta...
(1952–) - Tove NilsenTove NilsenTove Nilsen is a Norwegian novelist, children's writer and literary critic.She made her literary debut in 1974 with the novel Aldri la dem kle deg forsvarsløst naken. Her adolescence novel from a dormitory town, Skyskraperengler was a bestseller.She was awarded the Riksmål Society Literature...
(1952–) - Lars Amund VaageLars Amund VaageLars Amund Vaage is a Norwegian author and playwright.Vaage debuted in 1979 with his novel Øvelse Kald vinter. His work has been recognized by numerous awards and prestigious nominations, including nomination for the Nordic Council's Literature Prize for the novel Rubato in 1995...
(1952–) - Per PettersonPer PettersonPer Petterson is a Norwegian novelist. Petterson's debut was Aske i munnen, sand i skoa , a collection of short stories. He has since published a number of novels to good reviews. To Siberia , a novel set in the Second World War, was published in English in 1998 and nominated for the Nordic...
(1952–) - Lars Saabye ChristensenLars Saabye ChristensenLars Saabye Christensen, born 21 September 1953 in Oslo, is a Norwegian author.Saabye Christensen was raised in the Skillebekk neighbourhood of Oslo, but lived for many years in Sortland in northern Norway; both places play a major role in his work...
(1953–) - Jan KjærstadJan KjærstadJan Kjærstad is a Norwegian author. Kjærstad is a theology graduate from MF Norwegian School of Theology and the University of Oslo . He has written a string of novels, short stories and essays and was editor of the literary magazine Vinduet...
(1953–) - Tor UlvenTor UlvenTor Ulven was a Norwegian poet. He is considered one of the major poets of the Norwegian post-war era, and he won several major literary prizes in Norwegian literature....
(1953–1995) - Karin FossumKarin FossumKarin Fossum is a Norwegian author of crime fiction, often referred to as the "Norwegian queen of crime".-Biography:Karin Mathisen was born in Sandefjord in Vestfold county, Norway. She currently lives in Oslo. Fossum debuted as a poet with Kanskje i morgen, her first collection published in...
(1954–) - Roy JacobsenRoy JacobsenRoy Jacobsen is a Norwegian novelist and short-story writer. Born in Oslo, he made his publishing début in 1982 with the short-story collection Fangeliv , which won Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris...
(1954–) - Torgeir SchjervenTorgeir SchjervenTorgeir Schjerven is a Norwegian author and lyric poet. Schjerven trained as a painter and has illustrated children’s books. He has worked as a film actor in such films as Lasse & Geir , directed by Svend Wam and Petter Vennerød) and Det tause flertall - The silent majority...
(1954–) - Thorvald SteenThorvald SteenThorvald Steen is a Norwegian writer.He made his literary debut in 1983, and has subsequently published a wide range of novels, plays, collections of poems, books of short stories, children’s books and essays. He has distinguished himself as one of Norway’s leading internationally-oriented writers...
(1954–) - Ingvar AmbjørnsenIngvar AmbjørnsenIngvar Even Ambjørnsen-Haefs is a Norwegian writer. He is best known for his "Elling" tetralogy: Utsikt til paradiset , Fugledansen , Brødre i blodet , and Elsk meg i morgen ....
(1956–) - Rune BelsvikRune BelsvikRune Belsvik is a Norwegian writer, dramatist, and writer of children's books. He was awarded the Brage Prize for Ein naken gut in 2000.He received the Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature in 2001, for Verdens mest forelska par....
(1956–) - Unni LindellUnni LindellUnni Maria Lindell is a Norwegian writer. She is best known for her crime novels , but has also written a collection of poems and several children's and young adult books....
(1957–) - Anne B. RagdeAnne B. RagdeNorwegian author Anne Birkefeldt Ragde made her literary debut in 1986 with the children’s book Hallo! Her er Jo! Since then, she has written several books for children and young adults, among them a biography about Sigrid Undset, for which she was awarded the Brage Prize. Her first novel for...
(1957–) - Finn ØglændFinn ØglændFinn Øglænd is a Norwegian author, poet, translator and literature critic. He grew up on a small holding at Tananger in Sola municipality....
(1957–) - Torgrim EggenTorgrim EggenTorgrim Eggen is a Norwegian musician, journalist, magazine editor, novelist and non-fiction writer. Among his books are Gjeld from 1992 and the novel Pynt from 2000. Duften av Havana from 2002 is a cultural history of the cigar, and Manhattan from 2007 is about New York City...
(1958–) - Anne HoltAnne Holt-Career:She was born in Larvik, grew up in Lillestrøm and Tromsø, and moved to Oslo in 1978 where she lives today with her registered partner Anne Christine Kjær and their daughter Iohanne. Holt graduated with a law degree from the University of Bergen in 1986, and worked for The Norwegian...
(1958–) - Tom EgelandTom EgelandTom Egeland is a Norwegian author. His great-grandfather was Jon Flatabø from Kvam in Hardanger, one of the pioneer authors of popular literature in Norway. Egeland's novels are published in 21 languages. His most famous novel is Relic, which deals with several of the same topics as The Da Vinci...
(1959–) - Jon FosseJon FosseJon Fosse is a Norwegian author and dramatist.Fosse was born in Haugesund, Norway and currently lives in Bergen. He debuted in 1983 with the novel Raudt, svart . His first play, Og aldri skal vi skiljast, was performed and published in 1994. Jon Fosse has written novels, short stories, poetry,...
(1959–) - Vigdis HjorthVigdis HjorthVigdis Hjorth is a Norwegian novelist. She grew up in Oslo, and has studied philosophy, literature and political science. In 1983, she published her first novel, the children's book "Pelle-Ragnar i den gule gården" for which she received Norsk kulturråd's debut award. Her first book for an adult...
(1959–) - Ove RøsbakOve RøsbakOve Røsbak is a Norwegian poet, novelist, children's writer and biographer.He made his literary debut in 1977 with the poetry collection Lævandes dikt. He has written biographies on Alf Prøysen and Rolf Jacobsen.-References:...
(1959–) - Oystein AlmeOystein AlmeØystein Alme is a Norwegian author. He wrote, with Morten Vågen, the book "Silenced - China’s Great Wall of Censorship", published by Amaryllis Media in late may, 2006....
(1960–) - Frode GryttenFrode GryttenFrode Grytten is a Norwegian writer and journalist. He is the author of the Brage Prize-winning novel Bikubesong , and other collections of short stories and poetry...
(1960–) - Jo NesbøJo NesbøJo Nesbø is an Edgar Award nominated Norwegian author and musician. As of September 2008 more than one and a half million copies of his novels have been sold in Norway, and his work has been translated into over forty languages....
(1960–) - Knut NærumKnut NærumKnut Nærum , is a Norwegian comedian, author, comics writer and TV-entertainer. He is best known for being one of the permanent panelists in the Norwegian show Nytt på nytt...
(1961–) - Gro DahleGro DahleGro Dahle is a Norwegian poet and writer.She was born in Oslo, and is a daughter of Øystein Dahle. She made her literary début in 1987 with Audiens , a collection of poetry...
(1962–) - Elin BrodinElin BrodinElin Brodin is a Norwegian novelist. She made her literary debut in 1983 with the novel Morgen i aftenlandet. Among her later novels are Maskedans from 1987, Bedøvelse from 1991, and Bivirkninger from 2007. She has also written books for young people.She was awarded Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment in...
(1963–) - Liv HeløeLiv HeløeLiv Heløe is a Norwegian actress and writer. Working as a professional actor from the age of 11, playing several significant parts on film and in the theatre in both classical and contemporary drama, she made her debut as a writer in 1994 with "Negressen", performed at Det Norske Teatret and on...
(1963–) - Terje Holtet LarsenTerje Holtet LarsenTerje Holtet Larsen is a Norwegian journalist, novelist and writer of short stories. He made his literary debut in 1991 with the novel Sønnen. His novel Home is where you die, sier Mr. Saunders from 2008 was well received by the critics. He was awarded the Gyldendal's Endowment in 1995 .-References:...
(1963–) - Levi HenriksenLevi HenriksenLevi Henriksen is a Norwegian novelist and short story writer.He made his literary début in 2002, with the short story collection Feber...
(1964–) - Nikolaj FrobeniusNikolaj FrobeniusNikolaj Frobenius is a Norwegian novelist and screen writer.Frobenius was born in Oslo, but grew up at Rykkinn. He studied film writing and research at LCP, London. He has written several books and screenplays, including the screenplay for the classic nordic film thriller Insomnia, which was...
(1965–) - Erik Fosnes HansenErik Fosnes HansenErik Fosnes Hansen is a Norwegian writer.He was born in New York, and made his debut at age twenty with the novel Falketårnet. His most famous work is his second novel, Psalm at Journey's End, which in separate but steadily more interwoven stories follows the individual musicians that end their...
(1965–) - Linn UllmannLinn UllmannLinn Ullmann, originally Karin Beate Ullmann, is a Norwegian author and journalist. A prominent literary critic, she also writes a column for Norway's leading morning newspaper and has published four novels....
(1966–) - Trude Brænne LarssenTrude Brænne LarssenTrude Brænne Larssen is a Norwegian novelist. She is the author of the series Holmegaard , "Ulveøyne" and "Rimfrost" , and has contributed to the series "Emilies Tid"...
(1967–) - Karl Ove KnausgårdKarl Ove KnausgårdKarl Ove Knausgård is a Norwegian author, who has sold over 200 000 books.Born in Oslo, Knausgård was raised on Tromøya in Arendal and in Kristiansand, and studied arts and literature at the University of Bergen...
(1968–) - Erlend LoeErlend LoeErlend Loe is a Norwegian novelist and screenwriter. He has gained popularity in Scandinavia with his humorous and sometimes naïve novels, although his stories have become darker in tone, moving towards a more satirical criticism of modern Norwegian society.-Biography:Erlend Loe worked at a...
(1969–) - Hanne ØrstavikHanne ØrstavikHanne Ørstavik is a Norwegian writer. She was born in Tana in Norway, and moved to Oslo at the age of 16. With the publication of the novel Hakk in 1994, Ørstavik embarked on a career that would make her one of the most remarkable and admired authors in Norwegian contemporary literature...
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- Ari BehnAri BehnAri Mikael Behn is a Norwegian author, and is best known as the husband of Princess Märtha Louise of Norway. He has written two novels, a collection of short stories and a book about his wedding...
(1972–) - Bertrand BesigyeBertrand BesigyeBertrand Besigye is a Norwegian writer. He made his debut in 1993 with the poetry collection Og du dør så langsomt at du tror du lever, for which he won the Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris.- Bibliography :...
(1972–) - Pedro Carmona-AlvarezPedro Carmona-AlvarezPedro Carmona-Alvarez is a Chilean / Norwegian novelist, poet and musician.He made his literary debut in 1997 with the poetry collection Helter. Among his novels are La det bare bli blåmerker igjen from 2000 and Rust from 2009. He was awarded the Cappelen Prize in 2004.-References:...
(1972–) - Henrik H. Langeland (1972–)
- Tore RenbergTore RenbergTore Renberg made his literary debut in 1995 with the collection of short prose Sovende floke for which he won the prestigious Tarjei Vesaas' Debutant Prize. Since then he has written several novels and children's books, one collection of prose and made one book of collages...
(1972–) - Matias FaldbakkenMatias FaldbakkenMatias Faldbakken is a Norwegian artist and writer. Faldbakken studied at the National Academy of Fine Arts in Bergen and the Städelschule in Frankfurt am Main. He is the son of the author Knut Faldbakken....
(1973–) - Gunnhild ØyehaugGunnhild ØyehaugGunnhild Øyehaug is a Norwegian poet, writer and lecturer.-Literary career:She made her literary debut in 1998 with a collection of poems "Slaven av blåbæret" ....
(1975–) - Ingeborg ArvolaIngeborg ArvolaIngeborg Arvola is a Norwegian novelist and children's writer.She made her literary debut in 1999 with the novel Korallhuset. Among her later novels are Straffe from 2003 and Forsiktig glass from 2004. She was awarded the Cappelen Prize in 2004.-References:...
(1975–) - Morten VågenMorten VågenMorten Vågen is a Norwegian author. He wrote, together with Oystein Alme, the book Silenced - China’s Great Wall of Censorship, published by Amaryllis Media in late May 2006....
(1975–) - Finn Ørjan SæleFinn Ørjan SæleFinn Ørjan Sæle is a Norwegian businessman, widely known for his role in MLM. He had the biggest downline in Scandinavia at the time it all collapsed....
(1975–) - Mette KarlsvikMette KarlsvikMette Karlsvik is a Norwegian author and journalist.-Biography and career:Karlsvik was raised in Frei, Nordmøre, and has an International Baccalaureate from the Red Cross Nordic United World College. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts from the Glasgow School of Art, a B.A...
(1978–) - Johan HarstadJohan HarstadJohan Harstad is an Norwegian short story writer, novelist and playwright.Harstad was born in Stavanger. He made his literary debut in 2001, with a collection of short prose entitled Herfra blir du bare eldre...
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