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Svend Åge Madsen

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Danish writer

WritersBorn 1939 · age 86
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Svend Åge Madsen is a Danish novelist and dramatist. He studied mathematics before he began writing fiction. His novels are generally philosophical and humorous. Several of his works have been made into films in Denmark. His writings are extensive and has been translated into many languages.

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Awards 8

2010Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
2002literary prize of the Limfjord region
2000De Gyldne Laurbær
1990Holberg Medal
1987Danish Dramatics' Honorary Award
1985Søren Gyldendal Prize
1976Danish Critics Prize for Literature
1972Grand Prize of the Danish Academy

Connected to Svend 6

Kim Fupz AakesonAlso won Danish Dramatics' Honorary AwardPeter SeebergAlso won literary prize of the Limfjord regionJørn RielAlso won Grand Prize of the Danish AcademySteen Eiler RasmussenAlso won Holberg MedalIda JessenAlso won Søren Gyldendal PrizeLeif DavidsenAlso won De Gyldne Laurbær

About this person

Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
living
Dates
Born 1939 · age 86
Written about in
12 languages

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