Inge Krokann
Inge Krokann in 1929
Inge Krokann (1893–1962) 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:
- Vivid descriptions of the relationships between man and nature in the harsh environment around his birthplace of Oppdal;
- Effective and innovative use of the Oppdal dialect and nynorsk in his writing;
- A strong sense of history in his writing, tying together the pagan and Christian eras in Norwegian history.
He worked as a teacher most of his life, though he was disabled by disease at an early age.
His most famous work is I Dovre Sno (In the Snow of Dovre), an epic story of the Loe family in the Middle Ages.
He was born in Oppdal, and died in Gausdal.
Bibliography
- I Dovre-sno, Gyldendal, 1929.
- Gjenom fonna, 2 volumes, Gyldendal, 1931.
- Olav Aukrust, 1933.
- På linfeksing, Gyldendal, 1934.
- Blodrøter, Gyldendal, 1936.
- Då bøndene reiste seg, Gyldendal, 1937.
- Det store hamskiftet i bondesamfunnet, Samlaget, 1942.
- Under himmelteiknet, Gyldendal, 1944.
- Dikt, Gyldendal, 1947.
- Ut av skuggen, Gyldendal, 1949.
- Gravlagt av lynet, Gyldendal, 1952.
- Oppdal, bygda mi, 1952.
Awards
- Gyldendal's Endowment for 1942
- Melsom-prisen 1942 (together with Ragnvald Vaage)
- Dobloug Prize 1954
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