Vigdis Hjorth

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Vigdis Hjorth (b. 1959) 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 audience was "Drama med Hilde" (1987). "Om bare" from 2001 is considered her most important novel, and a roman à clef.[1] She has mentioned Dag Solstad, Berthold Brecht and Louis-Ferdinand Céline as important literary influences.[2] Hjorth has three children and lives in Asker.[3]

[edit] Select publications

  • Gjennom skogen (Through the Forest), 1986
  • Med hånden på hjertet (Cross My Heart), 1989
  • Fransk åpning (French Opening), 1992
  • Død sheriff (Dead Sheriff), 1995
  • Ubehaget i kulturen (The Cultural Malaise). Co-author with Arild Linneberg, 1995
  • Takk, ganske bra (Very Nicely, Thank you), 1998
  • En erotisk forfatters bekjennelser (An Erotic Authors Confessions), 1999
  • Hva er det med mor (What's wrong with Mother), 2000
  • Om bare (If only), 2001
  • Fordeler og ulemper ved å være til (The Pros and Cons of Being Alive), 2005
  • Hjulskift (Wheel Change), 2006

[edit] References

  1. ^ Mina Hauge Nærland. "Den offentlige hevnen", Dagbladet, 2006-09-13. Retrieved on 2008-02-23. 
  2. ^ Pål Mathiesen. "Fort Hjorth", Dagbladet, 1998-10-17. Retrieved on 2008-02-23. 
  3. ^ "Hjorth, Vigdis", Dagbladet. Retrieved on 2008-02-23. 

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