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Johan Borgen


Born
in Kristiania (Oslo), Norway
April 28, 1902

Died
October 16, 1979


Norwegian author, journalist and critic. He was married to Annemarta Borgen. Under the pseudonym of Mumle Gåsegg (Mumble Goose-egg) he wrote shorter articles in the newspaper Dagbladet, particularly during World War II. His articles were ironic and derogatory of the Nazi government, and he kept this up for a long time before being found out. In the end though, he was caught and sent to the prison camp Grini. His best known work is the novel Lillelord (1955). Borgen was editor of the literary magazine Vinduet ("The Window") 1954-1959. ...more

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Average rating: 3.93 · 1,158 ratings · 87 reviews · 85 distinct works • Similar authors
Lillelord
3.90 avg rating — 621 ratings — published 1955 — 31 editions
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De mørke kilder
3.94 avg rating — 87 ratings — published 1956 — 11 editions
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Vi har ham nå
4.10 avg rating — 67 ratings — published 1957 — 8 editions
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Lillelord-trilogien: Lillel...
4.48 avg rating — 61 ratings — published 2002 — 5 editions
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ნოველები სიყვარულზე
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4.05 avg rating — 39 ratings — published 1952
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Kaprifolium
4.19 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 2000 — 3 editions
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Noveller i utvalg 1936-1961
3.77 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 1961 — 5 editions
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Natt og dag - 22 noveller
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3.54 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 1980
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Far, mor og oss
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Barndommens Rike
4.11 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 1965 — 5 editions
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Lillelord De mørke kilder Vi har ham nå
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