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by André Bjerke

Norwegian

Genres: Poetry

Paperback

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

Jarl André Bjerke was a Norwegian writer and poet. His debut was in 1940 with a collection of poems, Syngende Jord (Singing Earth). He has written a wide range of material: poems (both for children and adults), mystery novels (four of them under the pseudonym Bernhard Borge), essays, and articles. He was known as a master translator, and translated works by Shakespeare, Molière, Goethe, Racine, etc. into elegant Norwegian. A central theme in Bjerke's works, especially his poems, is the longing for childhood.

Reviews

[Lillemor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Når Bjerke gjør det bra gjør han det virkelig bra. Men han skriver jo fra en tid hvor man skulle gjøre alt utrolig forgylt, og det ble litt slitsomt iblant.

[Ine Gundersveen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bjerke's poetry is high up on my list of go-to poetry to make my soul sing. My favourite must still be his playful rendition of the Garden of Eden saga: Syndefall.

[Johanne Livesdatter · Rating 4 out of 5]

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