Britt Karin Larsen facts for kids
Britt Karin Larsen (born on April 16, 1945) is a famous Norwegian writer and poet. She was also a model and received support from the government for her writing. Britt Karin Larsen has written many books and poems that people enjoy reading.
She started her writing career as a poet in 1978 with a collection called 5 mg blues og andre dikt. Since then, she has published many poetry books and novels.
Her Most Famous Books
Britt Karin Larsen is especially known for a series of three novels. These books tell stories about the Norwegian and Swedish Travellers, who are also known as the Romani people in Norway. These groups of people have a unique culture and history.
The three books in this series are:
- De som ser etter tegn (published in 1997)
- De usynliges by (published in 1998)
- Sangen om løpende hester (published in 1999)
Many people consider this series of books to be a very important collection of stories. It helps to remember and celebrate the culture and experiences of the Romani people in Norway.
Awards and Recognition
Britt Karin Larsen has received many important awards for her writing. These awards show how much her work is valued. In 2000, she was given the Ossietzky-prisen. This is a very special award from Norsk PEN, an organization that supports writers and freedom of speech. It is their highest prize for freedom.
List of Awards
Here are some of the other awards Britt Karin Larsen has received:
- Gyldendal's Endowment in 1993
- Sarpsborgprisen in 1998
- Hedmark fylkeskommunes kulturpris in 1998
- Riksmålsforbundets litteraturpris in 2001
- Amalie Skram-prisen in 2001
- Dobloug Prize in 2014
These prizes celebrate her talent and her important contributions to Norwegian literature.
See also
In Spanish: Britt Karin Larsen para niños
