Jon Fosse

Jon Fosse (born 1959) is a Norwegian playwright, poet and translator.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Jon Olav Fosse.

Born at Haugesund Municipality in 1959.

In detail

Jon Fosse studied at University of Bergen. the recorded working language is Norwegian and Nynorsk.

The field of work recorded is playwriting, translation and creative and professional writing.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Bergen. Residence is recorded at Grotten and Hainburg an der Donau.

Works named in the authority record are The Name, Melancholy, Melancholy II, Nightsongs, Dream of Autumn and Morning and Evening.

Distinctions recorded are Nynorsk Literature Prize, Sokneprest Alfred Andersson-Ryssts fond, Samlagsprisen and Aschehoug Prize.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Jon Fosse”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q443868: Jon Fosse

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