Dag Skogheim facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dag Skogheim
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| Born | 17 May 1928 Sømna, Norway
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| Died | 4 December 2015 (aged 87) Oslo, Norway
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| Occupation | Writer |
Dag Skogheim (born May 17, 1928 – died December 4, 2015) was a Norwegian writer. He was a teacher, a poet, and wrote many novels and short stories. He also wrote biographies and non-fiction books. He was born in Sømna, Norway.
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Who Was Dag Skogheim?
Dag Skogheim was a very creative person from Norway. He had many different jobs during his life. He worked as a teacher, helping students learn. But he was also a talented writer. He wrote many kinds of books, including poems, novels, and true stories.
His First Steps as a Writer
Dag Skogheim started his writing career in 1970. His very first book was a collection of poems. It was called ... gagns menneske. This was how he began sharing his ideas with the world.
A Famous Book: Sanatorieliv
One of Dag Skogheim's most famous books is a novel called Sanatorieliv. He wrote this book in 2001. It became very popular and was recognized with an important award.
Award for Sanatorieliv
In 2002, his book Sanatorieliv received the Sverre Steen Prize. This award comes from the Norwegian Historical Association. It showed how important and well-liked his book was.
Later Life and Passing
Dag Skogheim passed away in Oslo, Norway, when he was 87 years old. He died on December 4, 2015.
