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Kjell Askildsen
Norwegian writer (1929–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kjell Askildsen (30 September 1929 – 23 September 2021) was a Norwegian writer probably best known for his minimalistic short stories.
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Born | (1929-09-30)30 September 1929 Mandal, Norway |
Died | 23 September 2021(2021-09-23) (aged 91) |
Occupation | Writer |
Language | Norwegian |
Period | 1953–2021 |
Genre | Short stories, novels |
Notable works | Thomas F's Last Notes to the Public |
Notable awards | The Swedish Academy's Nordic Prize (2009) and others |
Spouse | Gina Giertsen |
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