Thor Vilhjalmsson facts for kids
Thor Vilhjalmsson (born August 12, 1925 – died March 2, 2011) was a famous writer from Iceland. He wrote many books, and his first novel was published in 1950. It was called Maðurinn er alltaf einn, which means Man is Always Alone. He became well-known for his unique writing style.
Who Was Thor Vilhjalmsson?
Thor Vilhjalmsson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1925. He spent many years studying in different countries. He went to the University of Iceland from 1944 to 1946. Later, he studied at the University of Nottingham in England. From 1947 to 1952, he attended the Sorbonne in Paris, France. These studies helped him become a great writer.
His Work and Awards
Thor Vilhjalmsson worked as a librarian for a short time. He was a librarian at the National Library of Iceland in 1953. He also worked at the National Theatre from 1955 to 1957. His writing career was very successful. In 1988, he won a very important award. He received the Nordic Council Literary Prize for his novel Grámosinn glóir. This book's title means Justice Undone.
Involvement in the Arts
Thor Vilhjalmsson was very active in the art world. He helped with many different art groups and events. He was involved in the Reykjavik Writers Festival. He also participated in the Writer's Union of Iceland. He was part of the Federation of Icelandic Artists. His love for the arts extended to other areas too. He helped with the Reykjavík Arts Festival and the Reykjavík Film Festival. He even had an interest in sports, being part of the Reykjavík Judo-Society.
