Halfdan Rasmussen

Danish author, poet, and songwriter (1915-2002) · Denmark · On the map · Writers · Died at 87

Halfdan Wedel Rasmussen was a Danish poet. He was known for his literary nonsense verse for children and his serious adult writings about social issues and human rights. He was awarded with the Ministry of Culture's children book prize in 1965.

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