Harald Sverdrup (writer) facts for kids
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Harald Sverdrup
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Sverdrup in 1967
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| Born | Harald Ulrik Sverdrup 29 May 1923 Buksnes, Lofoten, Norway |
| Died | 26 June 1992 (aged 69) Tønsberg |
| Notable awards | Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment Dobloug Prize Riksmål Society Literature Prize |
Harald Ulrik Sverdrup (born May 29, 1923 – died June 26, 1992) was a famous Norwegian writer. He wrote many poems for adults and also fun books for children. He won several important awards for his writing. These included the Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature and the Dobloug Prize.
About Harald Sverdrup's Life
Harald Sverdrup was born in a place called Gravdal in Lofoten, Norway. His father was a doctor. Harald moved around a lot when he was young. He lived in different towns like Risør and Rjukan, and later in Oslo.
During World War II, Harald helped the resistance movement in Norway. This group worked secretly against the occupation. In 1944, he had to leave Norway for his safety. He went to Sweden and then to Great Britain. He joined the Norwegian air force as ground crew. He helped with the Spitfire planes. He was part of the war efforts in Belgium, Holland, and Germany.
Harald Sverdrup was married twice. First, he married Jorunn Elset in 1950. Later, he married his cousin, Mari Ulstrup, in 1954. They lived in places like Kalbakken and Stokke.
Harald Sverdrup's Writing Career
Harald Sverdrup started his writing journey in 1948. His first book was a collection of poems called Drøm og drift. He became very well-known with his poetry book Sankt Elms ild in 1958. This book helped him win the Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature.
In the same year, 1958, he also published a book of poems for children. It was called Snurrebassen og andre tøysevers, which means "The Spinning Top and Other Silly Verses". He received another award, the Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment, in 1959.
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Harald Sverdrup continued to write many books. He published more poetry collections like Isbjørnfantasi (1961) and Sang til solen (1964). He also wrote prose books, which are like stories, such as Negeren og solsikken (1965).
His talent was recognized with more awards. He won the Dobloug Prize in 1978. Later, in 1985, he received the Riksmål Society Literature Prize. Harald Sverdrup left behind a rich collection of works for both young and old readers.
