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Olav Aukrust
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| Born | 21 January 1883 Lom, Norway
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| Died | 3 November 1929 (aged 46) Lom, Norway
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| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Poet, educator |
| Years active | 1916–1929 |
| Spouse(s) | Gudrun Blekastad |
| Relatives | Lars Olsen Aukrust (brother) Odd Aukrust (nephew) Kjell Aukrust (nephew) |
Olav Aukrust (born January 21, 1883 – died November 3, 1929) was a famous Norwegian poet and teacher. He helped make Nynorsk a popular language for writing poems and stories. Many people know him best for his long poem called Himmelvarden, which means "The Sky Cairn", published in 1916.
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About Olav Aukrust's Life
Olav Aukrust was born in a beautiful part of Norway called Lom. This area is in the Oppland region, known for its traditional farms and valleys. He grew up on his family's farm, Nordgard Aukrust, located in the Bøverdalen valley. His parents, Olav and Mari, were farmers.
Olav had a brother named Lars Olsen Aukrust, who became a teacher and a local leader. Olav's nephews also became well-known. Odd Aukrust was an economist, and Kjell Aukrust was a famous author, poet, and artist.
His Education and Teaching Career
Olav Aukrust attended a folk college in Sel, which was run by a priest and educator named Christopher Bruun. Folk colleges in Norway focus on general education and personal development.
Later, from 1915 to 1917, Olav worked as a teacher at a folk high school in Dovre. Another future writer, Ingeborg Møller, also taught there. After Dovre, he continued his teaching career in Gausdal.
In 1911, Olav married Gudrun Blekastad. Her father was a businessman, and her brother, Hallvard Blekastad, became an artist.
His Influence and Writing Style
Olav Aukrust was greatly inspired by Ivar Mortensson-Egnund, a priest and author. Mortensson-Egnund was a strong supporter of using Nynorsk. This is one of the two official written forms of the Norwegian language.
Aukrust wrote his poems in a new style that brought back elements of national romanticism. He often used words and phrases from local rural dialects in his poems. This helped Nynorsk grow and become more accepted as a language for literature.
In 1921, Olav Aukrust joined the Anthroposophical Society. This happened after he and his wife visited the Goetheanum building in Switzerland. Sadly, Olav suffered from tuberculosis, a serious illness. This illness affected his last years and led to his early death at the age of 46.
Olav Aukrust's Lasting Impact
Olav Aukrust's childhood home, Nordgard Aukrust farm, is now open to visitors. You can explore the farm and its large garden during the summer tourist season.
A special statue of Olav Aukrust was created by the sculptor Dyre Vaa. This bronze statue was placed in Lom in 1952, honoring Olav's contributions.
More to Read
- Downs, Brian W. (1966) Modern Norwegian Literature 1860–1918 (Cambridge University Press) ISBN: 9780521048545
See also
In Spanish: Olav Aukrust para niños
