Norwegian and Danish author who made his début in 1976 with a collection of poems Historien om Gly, which won the Tarjei Vesaas debutantpris prize for that years best Norwegian literary début. He has written numerous poems and plays, and several film scripts, but is best known as a novelist. Among his most noted works are the novels Beatles (1984), for which he won the Cappelen Prize, and Halvbroren (The Half Brother, 2001), for which he won the Brage Prize, two other Norwegian literary awards, and The Nordic Councils Literature Prize, and which was shortlisted for the 2005 International Dublin Literary Award. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Lars Saabye Christensen is a Norwegian author known for his novels, short stories, and plays. He was born in Oslo in 1953 and has published over 20 books. His works have been translated into multiple languages and have won numerous awards.
Christensen's writing often explores themes of family, love, and identity. His prose is known for its vivid imagery and lyrical language. He has been compared to authors such as Knut Hamsun, Marcel Proust, and James Joyce.
In addition to his writing, Christensen has also worked as a journalist and screenwriter. He is a member of the Norwegian Academy of Literature and the Swedish Academy.
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