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Ole Edvart Rølvaag

Ole Edvart Rølvaag was a Norwegian and American novelist and writer (1876–1931). He was born at Dønna Municipality and died at Northfield.

Also recorded as O. E. Rölvaag; Ole Rølvaag.

Overview

Born at Dønna Municipality in 1876, died at Northfield in 1931.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings O. E. Rölvaag and Ole Rølvaag. His recorded language was Norwegian. His recorded confession was Lutheranism.

One child is recorded: Karl Rolvaag.

Catalogued works

13 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Open Library. The first 12 are listed here.

Giants in the Earth. To tullinger. Et billede fra idag. Den signede dag. Fortællinger og skildringer. I de dage - : fortælling om norske nykommere i Amerika. Længselens baat. Paa glemte veie / av Paal Mörck. Peder Seier. Riket grundlægges. Peder Victorious. Their Fathers' God. I de dage -.

Literature

3 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Rølvaag, Ole Edvart, Kindlers Literatur Lexikon (KLL), 2020. Rølvaag, Ole Edvart: Giants in the Earth. A Saga of the Prairie, Kindlers Literatur Lexikon (KLL), 2020. Ole Edvart Rølvaag and 'Giants in the Earth': A Writer Between Two Countries, American Studies in Scandinavia, 1981.

In detail

Ole Edvart Rølvaag studied at Augustana Academy. the recorded working language is Norwegian.

Employment is recorded with St. Olaf College.

Works named in the authority record are I de dage - : fortælling om norske nykommere i Amerika.

Distinctions recorded are Order of St. Olav.

Chronology

  1. 1876Ole Edvart Rølvaag born at Dønna Municipality.
  2. 1931Ole Edvart Rølvaag died at Northfield.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ole Edvart Rølvaag”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q523105: Ole Edvart Rølvaag

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