Vigdis Stokkelien
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Vigdis Stokkelien was a Norwegian
journalist
, and writer
. Her writing includes novels, short stories and children's literature. She made her literary debut in 1967 with the short story collection Dragsug. Among her novels is the trilogy Lille Gibraltar (1972), Båten under storseilet (1982), and Stjerneleden (1984). She was awarded the Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment
in 1970.
Norwegians
Norwegians constitute both a nation and an ethnic group native to Norway. They share a common culture and speak the Norwegian language. Norwegian people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in United States, Canada and Brazil.-History:Towards the end of the 3rd...
journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
, and 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....
. Her writing includes novels, short stories and children's literature. She made her literary debut in 1967 with the short story collection Dragsug. Among her novels is the trilogy Lille Gibraltar (1972), Båten under storseilet (1982), and Stjerneleden (1984). She was awarded the Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment
Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment
Mads Wiel Nygaard's Endowment is an annually awarded literary prize from the publishing house Aschehoug. The prize is a recognition of superior literary work. The publisher's editorial management makes the award based on their collective judgement of merit. Applications are not accepted.The...
in 1970.