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Tarjei Vesaas
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Tarjei Vesaas (1967)
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| Born | August 20, 1897 Vinje, Telemark, Norway |
| Died | March 15, 1970 (aged 72) Oslo, Norway |
| Language | Nynorsk |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Notable awards | Gyldendals legat (1943) Doblougprisen (1957) |
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| Children | Olav Vesaas Guri Vesaas |
| Relatives | Sven Moren (father-in-law) Sigmund Moren (brother-in-law) |
Tarjei Vesaas (born August 20, 1897 – died March 15, 1970) was a famous Norwegian poet and writer. Many people believe Vesaas was one of Norway's greatest writers of the 1900s. He is especially important for his works after World War II.
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About Tarjei Vesaas's Life
Tarjei Vesaas was born in Vinje, Telemark, Norway. His father, Olav Vesaas, was a farmer, and his mother, Signe Øygarden, was a teacher. Tarjei was the oldest of three sons. He felt a bit sad about not taking over the family farm, and this feeling often showed up in his stories.
He spent a lot of his younger years by himself. He found comfort and peace in nature. In 1934, he married another writer, Halldis Moren Vesaas. She was the daughter of Sven Moren. They moved to a place called Midtbø in his home area of Vinje. They had two children, a son named Olav Vesaas and a daughter named Guri Vesaas.
His Writing Style and Themes
Tarjei Vesaas wrote for almost 50 years, from 1923 to 1970. He wrote in Nynorsk, which is one of the two official written forms of the Norwegian language. His writing is known for being simple, clear, and full of meaning.
His stories often feature ordinary people from the countryside. These characters go through big emotional challenges. Critics say he understood people's feelings very well. His books often explore themes like death, feelings of guilt, and other strong human emotions. The beautiful Norwegian landscape is also a common and important part of his works.
His first book, Children of Humans (Menneskebonn), came out in 1923. But he became very well-known in 1934 with his book The Great Cycle (Det store spelet). His excellent writing in Nynorsk helped show that this language could be used for amazing books.
Famous Works and Awards
Tarjei Vesaas wrote many books and won several awards. He received the Gyldendal's Endowment in 1943. He also won the Dobloug Prize in 1957. In 1963, he won the Nordic Council's Literature Prize for his novel The Ice Palace. He also won the Venice Prize in 1953 for The Winds.
He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature many times. This happened 57 times between 1946 and 1970!
Some of his most famous books include The Ice Palace (Is-slottet) and The Birds (Fuglane). The Ice Palace is about two girls who form a very strong friendship. The Birds tells the story of an adult with a simple, childlike mind. Through his kind heart and imagination, he acts like someone who can see the future or a wise writer.
His novels have been translated into 28 different languages. Many of his books are available in English. These include Spring Night, The Birds, Through Naked Branches, and The Ice Palace.
Awards He Won
- 1943 – Gyldendal's Endowment (Gyldendals legat)
- 1946 – Melsom Prize (Melsom-prisen)
- 1957 – Dobloug Prize (Doblougprisen)
- 1964 – Nordic Council's Literature Prize (Nordisk råds litteraturpris)
- 1967 – Norwegian Booksellers' Prize (Bokhandlerprisen)
Selected Books by Tarjei Vesaas
- Dei svarte hestane, novel 1928
- The Great Cycle, Det store spelet, novel 1934
- Women Call Home, Kvinnor ropar heim, novel 1935 (a follow-up to The Great Cycle)
- The Seed, Kimen, novel 1940
- The House in the Dark, Huset i mørkret, novel 1945
- The Winds, Vindane, short stories 1952
- Land of Hidden Fires, Løynde eldars land, poetry 1953
- Spring Night, Vårnatt, novel 1954
- The Birds, Fuglane, novel 1957
- The Ice Palace, Is-slottet, novel 1963
- The Bridges, Bruene, novel 1966
- The Boat in the Evening, Båten om Kvelden, novel 1968
- Through Naked Branches: Selected Poems of Tarjei Vesaas, 2000
See also
In Spanish: Tarjei Vesaas para niños
- Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris
