Karin Sveen

Karin Sveen (born 17 August 1948) is a Norwegian poet, novelist and essayist.

Karin Sveen
Born (1948-08-17) 17 August 1948
NationalityNorwegian
OccupationPoet, novelist and essayist
Awards

She made her literary debut in 1975 with the poetry collection Vinterhagen. She has published several novels and essay collections. She was awarded Norsk språkpris in 2007.[1]

References

  1. "Karin Sveen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 16 June 2010.
Awards
Preceded by
Richard Herrmann,
Otto Øgrim,
Helmut Ormestad,
Kåre Lunde
Recipient of the Cappelen Prize
1984
(shared with Lars Saabye Christensen,
Rune Belsvik,
Ove Røsbak)
Succeeded by
Kolbein Falkeid,
Arvid Hanssen


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