Steinbjørn B. Jacobsen facts for kids
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Steinbjørn B. Jacobsen
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Steinbjørn B. Jacobsen in 2011
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| Born | September 30, 1937 Sandvík, Faroe Islands |
| Died | April 12, 2012 (aged 74) Tórshavn, Faroe Islands |
| Occupation | Teacher, writer |
| Nationality | Faroese |
| Genre | Children's literature, novels, short stories, poems, plays |
Steinbjørn Berghamar Jacobsen (born September 30, 1937 – died April 12, 2012) was a famous writer from the Faroe Islands. He was a poet, a teacher, and wrote many different kinds of stories. He was especially well-known for his books for children. He also wrote short stories, plays, and novels. In 1981, he won the important Faroese Literature Prize for his fiction.
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About Steinbjørn B. Jacobsen
Steinbjørn B. Jacobsen was born in a village called Sandvík on September 30, 1937. He passed away in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands, on April 12, 2012. He was 74 years old when he died.
A Musical Tribute
After Steinbjørn's death, two of his children honored him in a special way. They turned eleven of his poems into songs. His son, Kári Jacobsen, created the music for these poems. His daughter, Eyð B. Jacobsen, sang the songs. They recorded these songs and released them as an album. The album was called Tungl, Steinbjørn B. Jacobsen. Tungl was also the name of a poetry book Steinbjørn had published in 1987.
Books for Young Readers
Steinbjørn B. Jacobsen wrote many books especially for children. These stories were very popular and some were even translated into other languages.
- Hønan og hanin (The Hen and the Rooster), 1970. This children's book was so popular it was printed three times. It was also published in Norwegian.
- Hin snjóhvíti kettlingurin (The Snow-White Kitten), 1971. This children's novel was translated into Swedish.
- Mæið, 1972. Another children's novel that was also translated into Norwegian.
- Krákuungarnir (The Crow Chicks), 1972.
- Lív og hundurin (Lív and the Dog), 1974.
- Gráisteinur (Gray Stone), 1975.
- Hin reyða ryssan (The Red Mare), 1979. This story about a red horse was also published in Norwegian.
- Maria og rossið (Maria and the Horse), 1980. This book had a similar theme to "The Red Mare."
- Lív og dýrini (Lív and the Animals), 1981.
- Mia og Eyð, 1981.
- Reyða (Red), 1983. This was the final book in the series about the horse, Reyða Ryssa. It was also translated into Norwegian.
- Sí og Sú, 1985.
- Uni og Una, 1987.
- Sí og Sú síggja (Sí and Sú See), 1987.
- Vár og mánin (Spring and the Moon), 1989. This book was printed with translations in Norwegian and Swedish.
- Lítli Páll í Nólsoy (Little Páll in Nólsoy), 1992.
- Tvey systkin (Two Siblings), 1993.
- Eftir nátungum (After the Young Seals), 1993.
- Jólabørn (Christmas Children), 1999. This book contained 24 short stories for children. It was part of the Faroese Radio's Christmas Calendar.
- Eg eigi (I Own), 2001.
Other Works
Besides his children's books, Steinbjørn B. Jacobsen wrote many other types of literature.
Poems
He published several collections of poems throughout his life.
- Heimkoma (Homecoming), 1966.
- Fræ (Seeds), 1968.
- Kjøkr (Whisper), 1970.
- Tægr (Fiber), 1980.
- Lív, yrkingar, ognað øllum ið missa (Lív, Poems, Dedicated to All Who Lose), 1981. This collection was dedicated to people who had lost someone dear, as Jacobsen himself had lost his daughter Lív.
- Læraramyndir (Teacher Pictures), 1984.
- Tungl (Moon), 1987.
- Tinna og Tám (Sparkle and Haze), 1997.
- Karr (Curl), 2001.
Novels
He also wrote longer stories called novels.
- Hall (Frost), 1984.
- Kasta (Throw), 1991.
Short Stories
Steinbjørn B. Jacobsen published a collection of short stories.
- Á veg millum bygda (On the Road Between Villages), 1975.
Plays
He wrote plays that were performed on stage.
- Ivaliva og aðrir leikir (Ivaliva and Other Plays), 1975.
- Skipið (The Ship), 1982. This play was even translated into Icelandic and performed in the National Theatre of Iceland.
- Tey bæði í húsinum (The Two in the House), 1982.
- Trý leikrit (Three Plays), 1985.
- Húsið o.a. stutt (The House and Other Short Plays), 1997.
- Nólsoyar Páll, 2000.
Plays for Radio and TV
He also wrote scripts for radio and television.
- Soleiðis er (That's How It Is), a radio play from 2006.
- Den gode vilje (The Good Will), a TV play in Danish, written with Gunnar Hoydal, 1976.
- Náttúran og børnini (Nature and the Children), a script for a children's film, 1977.
Memoirs
Steinbjørn B. Jacobsen wrote a series of memoirs, which are like personal stories from his life.
- Grund 1, 2004.
- Grund 2, 2005.
- Grund 3, 2011. This book also included the history of Sandvík, the village where he grew up.
Awards and Recognition
Steinbjørn B. Jacobsen received several awards for his writing, especially for his children's books.
- 1976: Barnamentanarheiðursløn Tórshavnar býráðs (Award for Children's Books from Tórshavn Municipality).
- 1981: Faroese Literature Prize (also known as M. A. Jacobsen's Award).
- 1985: Barnamentanarheiðursløn Tórshavnar býráðs (Award for Children's Books from Tórshavn Municipality).
