Simen Fougner

Simen Fougner (1701 – 1783) was a Norwegian farmer, poet and non-fiction writer. He was born in Gausdal; the son of farmer Amund Olsen Fougner. He is known as one of the earliest Norwegian authors with a rural background. A selection of his poetry was published posthumously in 1920, and his topographical description of Gausdal was published in 1921.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ Engen, Arnfinn. "Simen Fougner". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  2. ↑ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Simen Fougner". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 25 August 2012.