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Øystein Lønn

Norwegian writer (1936-2022) · Norway · On the map · Writers · Died at 85

Øystein Lønn was a Norwegian writer. He made his literary debut in 1966 with the short stories Prosesjonen, and followed up with the novel Kontinentene in 1967. He remained a relatively unknown writer until the 1990s, when he received several literary awards. Lønn died on 10 January 2022, at the age of 85.

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A life in dates

2022Died10 January 20221996Nordic Council Literature PrizeAward1993Brage Award for FictionAward1992Dobloug PrizeAward1988Gyldendal's EndowmentAward1976Aust-Agder County Culture AwardAward1936Born12 April 1936

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Awards

Nordic Council Literature Prize1996
Brage Award for Fiction1993
Dobloug Prize1992
Gyldendal's Endowment1988
Aust-Agder County Culture Award1976

About this person

Country
Norway
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1936 to 2022 · aged 85

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