Rolf Sagen facts for kids
Rolf Sagen (born December 21, 1940 – died April 6, 2017) was a Norwegian writer. He was known for writing many different types of books. He wrote novels, short stories, and even books for children. He also helped manage a special school where people learned to write, called the Bergen Academy of Writing.
Rolf Sagen's Books
Rolf Sagen wrote many books during his life. His very first book was a collection of poems called Dørklinker. It came out in 1968. This book was so good that it won a special award called the Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris. This prize is given to new writers.
Later, in 1976, he won another important award. This was the Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature for his novel Mørkets gjerninger. This award is given by critics who review books.
Here are some of the books Rolf Sagen wrote:
- Dørklinker – a book of poems (1966)
- Kvengedal – a collage (1970)
- Mørkets ugjerninger – a novel (1976)
- Mercedesryttaren – a documentary novel (1988)
- Reisa til Leit – a children's book (1989)
- Lyden av vatn – a novel (1990)
- Sauenes liv – a picture book (1994)
- Den gongen eg var elvefiskar – a picture book (1995)
- Kjærasten min og andre dikt for store og små – poems for all ages (1996)
- Bergfri og Kakaoen leitar etter morfar – a picture book (1997)
- Bergfri og epleslangen – a picture book (1998)
- Bergfri og kattungen – a picture book (1999)
- Sørgedans – a book of poems (2000)
- Hundre bønder – a documentary novel (2001)
- Reisa til D. – a collection of short stories (2002)
- Steinar Foten og vekkarmannen – a children's book (2002)
- Skog – a novel (2004)
Awards and Recognition
Rolf Sagen received several important awards for his writing. These prizes show how much his work was appreciated.
- Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris, 1968, for his first book Dørklinker. This award celebrates new writers.
- Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature, 1976, for his novel Mørkets gjerninger. This prize is given by literary critics.
- Samlagsprisen, 2003. This award recognizes writers who have made important contributions to Norwegian literature.
Rolf Sagen passed away on April 6, 2017.
