André Bjerke

André Bjerke (1918–1985) was a Norwegian poet, translator and screenwriter.

Also recorded as Andre Bjerke; Bernhard Borge.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Jarl André Bjerke.

Also worked under the name Bernhard Borge.

Born at Grefsen in 1918, died at Oslo in 1985.

In detail

the recorded working language is Riksmål, Norwegian and German.

The field of work recorded is literary activity, Norwegian literature and Norwegian drama.

Residence is recorded at Bærum Municipality.

Distinctions recorded are Bastian Prize, Norwegian Arts Council's Translation Award, Riksmål Society Literature Prize and Riverton Honour Prize.

Sources

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    “André Bjerke”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q517118: André Bjerke

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