Thor Vilhjálmsson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Thor Vilhjalmsson
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Thor Vilhjálmsson in 2008
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| Born | 12 August 1925 |
| Died | 2 March 2011 (aged 85) |
| Occupation | Icelandic writer |
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Thor Vilhjálmsson (born August 12, 1925 – died March 2, 2011) was a famous writer from Iceland. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. Thor Vilhjálmsson wrote many different types of books, including novels, plays, and poems. He also worked as a translator, which means he changed books from one language to another.
Who Was Thor Vilhjálmsson?
Thor Vilhjálmsson was a very important writer in Iceland. He spent his life creating stories and poems that people loved to read. His work helped share Icelandic culture with the world. He is remembered for his unique writing style and the interesting characters in his books.
Early Life and Beginnings
Thor Vilhjálmsson was born in Scotland, but he grew up to become a key figure in Icelandic literature. From a young age, he was interested in words and stories. This passion led him to become a writer, creating many works that are still read today.
His Famous Books and Awards
Thor Vilhjálmsson wrote a novel called Justice Undone. In Icelandic, its title is Grámosinn glóir. This book was very popular and won a big award.
- In 1988, he won the Nordic Council Literature Prize for Justice Undone. This is one of the most important literary awards in the Nordic countries. It is given to writers from countries like Iceland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.
- Later, in 1992, he received the Swedish Academy Nordic Prize. This award is sometimes called the 'little Nobel Prize' because it is very respected and given by the same group that chooses Nobel Prize winners.
These awards show how much his writing was valued by people all over the world.
See also
In Spanish: Thor Vilhjálmsson para niños
