Kjell Askildsen
Norwegian writer (1929–2021)
Kjell Askildsen (30 September 1929 – 23 September 2021[1]) was a Norwegian writer. He was known for writing many short stories. He was awarded the Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment in recognition of his novel, Omgivelser (1969).
Kjell Askildsen | |
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 Askildsen | |
| Born | 30 September 1929 Mandal, Norway |
| Died | 23 September 2021 (aged 91) |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Citizenship | Norwegian |
| Period | 1953–2021 |
| Genre | Short stories, novels |
| Notable works | Thomas F's Last Notes to the Public |
| Notable awards | The Swedish Academy's Nordic Prize (2009) and others |
| Spouse | Gina Giertsen |
Askildsen died on 23 September 2021, at the age of 91.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Kjell Askildsen er død". 24 September 2021.
- ↑ Strand, Mariann; Eide, Emily Louisa Millan; Grøndahl, Elisabet; Aschim, Thorvald (24 September 2021). "Kjell Askildsen er død". nrk.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 24 September 2021.
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