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Guri Vesaas
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| Born | 13 January 1939 Vinje, Norway
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| Alma mater | University of Oslo |
| Occupation | publishing editor and translator of children's books |
| Parent(s) | Tarjei Vesaas Halldis Moren Vesaas |
| Relatives | Olav Vesaas (brother) |
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Guri Vesaas (born January 13, 1939) is a Norwegian writer and translator. She is well-known for her work with children's books. She also worked as an editor at the publishing house Samlaget.
About Guri Vesaas
Guri Vesaas was born in Vinje, Norway. Her parents were famous writers. Her father, Tarjei Vesaas, was a novelist. Her mother, Halldis Moren Vesaas, was a poet. Guri also has a brother named Olav Vesaas.
She studied at the University of Oslo. She finished her studies in 1965.
Guri Vesaas has translated more than 50 children's books into Norwegian. She used the special name Hanna Midtbø for her translations. This name comes from Midtbø, which was the name of the farm in Vinje where she grew up.
Awards and Recognition
Guri Vesaas has received several important awards for her work. These awards celebrate her contributions to literature and the Norwegian language.
- 1996: NBU-prisen
- 2005: Bastian Prize – This award is given for excellent translations.
- 2007: Brage Prize honorary award – This is a very important award in Norway for literature.
- 2007: Nynorsk User of the Year – This award recognizes people who use and promote the Nynorsk language.
- 2007: Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav – knight, 1st class. This is a high honor given by the King of Norway.
