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Erlend Loe

b. 1969

Norwegian writer (born 1969)

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Born 1969. Erlend Loe is a Norwegian screenwriter, literary translator, film critic, journalist, writer and children's writer.

Erlend Loe (24 May 1969, Trondheim) is a Norwegian novelist, screenwriter and film critic. Loe writes both children's and adult literature. He has gained popularity in Scandinavia with his humorous and sometimes naïve novels, although his stories have become darker in tone, moving towards a more satirical criticism of modern Norwegian society.

Biography Erlend Loe worked at a psychiatric clinic, as a substitute teacher and as a freelance journalist for Norwegian newspaper Adresseavisen. Loe now lives and works in Oslo where in 1998 he co-founded Screenwriters Oslo, an office community for screenwriters.

His first book Tatt av kvinnen (Gone with the Woman) was published in 1993, and a year later published a children's book, Fisken (The Fish), about a forklift operator named Kurt. Loe has a distinctive style of writing which is often likened to naïve art. He often uses irony, exaggeration and humor. His children's books are illustrated by Kim Hiorthøy. Loe has recorded many of his books as Norwegian audiobooks.

His popular novel Naiv. Super. (Naïve. Super.) has been translated into over 30 languages including English.

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Nationality
Education
National Film School of Denmark, Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts, Trondheim Cathedral School
Awards
Aschehoug Prize; Norwegian Booksellers' Prize; Cappelen Prize; South Trøndelag county Culture Award; Trondheim Municipality Culture Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Erlend Loe?

Norwegian writer (born 1969)

When was Erlend Loe born?

Erlend Loe was born on 24 May 1969 in Trondheim.

What is Erlend Loe's occupation?

Erlend Loe is a screenwriter, literary translator, film critic, journalist, writer and children's writer.

What nationality is Erlend Loe?

Erlend Loe is Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Erlend Loe

· Wikidata: Q278285

· DBpedia: Erlend Loe

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