Bjørn Gunnar Olsen
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Bjørn Gunnar Olsen (7 April 1942 – 1992) was a Norwegian journalist, novelist, playwright and biographer.
Career
Olsen made his literary debut in 1967 with Ved skjulestedet. Among his novels are Hud over Damhauen from 1982, and Alfreds hus from 1986. Other works include a biography of Martin Tranmæl, biographies of sportspeople, and plays.[1]
He was awarded Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment in 1972.[2]
Personal life
Olsen was born in Halden on 7 April 1942. He died in 1992.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Bjørn Gunnar Olsen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
- ^ "Mads Wiel Nygaards Legat" (in Norwegian). Forfatterportalen.no. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
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