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Herman Wildenvey

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Norwegian poet and translator (1885-1959)

NorwayWritersLived 1885 to 1959 · aged 74
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Herman Wildenvey, born Herman Theodor Portaas, was one of the most prominent Norwegian poets of the twentieth century. During his lifetime he published 44 books of his own poetry, in addition to translations of William Shakespeare, Ernest Hemingway, and Heinrich Heine. He was married to the novelist Gisken Wildenvey.

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1955Dobloug Prize
1955Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎
1935Gyldendal's Endowment

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Country
Norway
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1885 to 1959 · aged 74
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14 languages

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