Erlend Loe facts for kids
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Erlend Loe
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| Born | Erlend Frank Erik Loe 24 May 1969 Trondheim, Norway |
| Occupation | Novelist and screenwriter |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Period | 1993- |
| Notable works | Naïve. Super L Doppler |
| Notable awards | Aschehoug Prize, Cappelen Prize Norwegian Booksellers' Prize |
Erlend Loe (born May 24, 1969, in Trondheim) is a famous Norwegian novelist and screenwriter. He also works as a film critic. Erlend Loe writes books for both children and adults. He is well-known in Scandinavia for his funny and sometimes simple-sounding novels. Over time, his stories have become a bit darker. They often make fun of modern Norwegian society in a clever way.
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About Erlend Loe
His Early Life and Career
Before becoming a full-time writer, Erlend Loe had many different jobs. He worked at a clinic that helps people with mental health. He was also a substitute teacher. For a while, he worked as a freelance journalist for a Norwegian newspaper called Adresseavisen.
Today, Erlend Loe lives and works in Oslo, Norway. In 1998, he helped start a group called Screenwriters Oslo. This is an office space where screenwriters can work together.
His Unique Writing Style
Erlend Loe's first book, Tatt av kvinnen (which means Gone with the Woman), came out in 1993. A year later, he published his first children's book, Fisken (The Fish). This story is about a forklift operator named Kurt.
Loe has a very special way of writing. His style is often compared to naïve art. This type of art looks simple and childlike, but it can be very deep. Loe often uses irony, which means saying one thing but meaning the opposite. He also uses exaggeration, making things seem bigger or more important than they are. And, of course, he uses a lot of humor!
His children's books have fun pictures drawn by Kim Hiorthøy. Erlend Loe has also recorded many of his books as audiobooks in Norwegian.
Popular Books and Awards
One of his most popular novels is Naiv. Super. (Naïve. Super.). This book has been translated into more than 20 languages, including English.
Erlend Loe has won several important awards for his writing:
- 1997: Cappelen Prize
- 1999: Norwegian Booksellers' Prize for his book L
- 2013: Aschehoug Prize
See also
In Spanish: Erlend Loe para niños
