Sven Moren facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sven Moren
Born	(1871-10-24)24 October 1871 Trysil, Norway
Died	14 December 1938(1938-12-14) (aged 67)
Nationality	Norwegian
Occupation	writer
Children	Halldis Moren Vesaas Sigmund Moren

Sven Moren (born October 24, 1871 – died December 14, 1938) was a talented Norwegian farmer and writer. He wrote many different kinds of books, including poems, stories, and plays. He even wrote special books for children! Sven Moren was also an important organizer and a politician for the Liberal Party.

Who Was Sven Moren?

Sven Moren was born in a place called Trysil in Norway. His parents, John Svensen Moren and Hanna Halvorsdatter Buflod, were farmers. In 1907, Sven married Gudrid Breie. They had two children who also became well-known: his daughter, Halldis Moren Vesaas, became a famous poet, and his son, Sigmund Moren, became an educator. Sven Moren lived his whole life in Trysil and passed away there in 1938.

Sven Moren's Writing Journey

Sven Moren started his writing career by publishing a collection of poems called Vers in 1895. Two years later, in 1897, he released another poetry book called Hildring. His first story, Paa villstraa, came out in 1898.

His Big Breakthrough: Storskogen

Sven Moren became widely known as a writer with his story Storskogen (which means "The Big Forest") published in 1904. This book tells a classic love story between a boy from a poor family and a girl from a wealthy farm. It also explored what life was like in the old countryside. The story talked about how modern forestry and trade were changing things. It also touched on issues like too many people living in one area and differences between social classes.

Books About Nature and Children

In 1907, Sven Moren published Svartelva (meaning "The Black River"). This book was full of beautiful descriptions of nature. He also wrote books especially for young readers. In 1909, he published Den store tømmerdrifta (The Big Timber Drive). Later, in 1915, he wrote another children's book called Dei morlause gutane i Skardfjellet (The Orphaned Boys in Skardfjellet). That same year, he also wrote a play called Vaarflaumen (The Spring Flood).

Other Novels and Stories

Sven Moren wrote many other novels. Some of these include Garden og bygda (The Farm and the Village) from 1924, Grøndalskongen (The King of Grøndal) from 1925, and Vegaskile (Road Split) from 1926. He also wrote a series of three novels: Styrkeprøve (Test of Strength) in 1929, Riket er ditt (The Kingdom is Yours) in 1932, and Skuldmennene (The Debtors) in 1934. These books explored the disagreements and problems between forest workers and the people who owned the forests.

Sven Moren as an Organizer and Politician

Sven Moren was not just a writer; he was also very active in different organizations. He was the leader of Norsk Bokmannslag, an organization for Norwegian writers, from 1913 to 1917. He was also a member of the literary council for the Norwegian Authors' Union from 1915 to 1928, helping to guide the world of Norwegian literature.

Leading Noregs Ungdomslag

Sven Moren was the chairman (leader) of an important organization called Noregs Ungdomslag for two different periods. This group focused on youth and cultural activities. He became a very popular speaker across Norway because of his appearances at the large meetings held by this society. People loved to hear him talk!

Local Politics and Community Work

Sven Moren was also involved in local politics in Trysil. He was a member of the school board and the municipal council (like a local government). He helped start a local museum to preserve history. He also strongly supported the idea of building a railway line to Trysil, which would help the community connect with other places.

He tried to become a member of the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) as a candidate for the Liberal Party in the 1915 Norwegian parliamentary election and the 1918 Norwegian parliamentary election. However, he did not win a seat in either election.