Brynjulf Jung Tjønn
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Brynjulf Jung Tjønn | |
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Born | Seoul, South Korea | 15 November 1980
Occupation(s) | Journalist Writer |
Brynjulf Jung Tjønn (born 15 November 1980) is a Norwegian journalist and writer.
Personal life
Tjønn was born in Seoul, South Korea, on 15 November 1980. Adopted to Norway, he grew up in Feios in Sogn.[1]
Literary career
Tjønn made his book debut in 2002, with the novel Eg kom for å elske.[1] He received the Brage Prize in 2013 for his novel for young adults, Så vakker du er. [2]
For his poetry collection Kvit norsk mann he was awarded the Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature in 2022.[3]
He has chaired the Norwegian Authors' Union since 2023.[4]
References
- ^ a b Sande, Marte. "Brynjulf Jung Tjønn". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ Nilsen, Anne Grete. "Brageprisen". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ Huvenes, Fred. "Kritikerprisen". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ Haugen, Morten O. "Den norske Forfatterforening". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
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