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Gunstein Bakke

b. 1968

Norwegian novelist

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About Gunstein Bakke

Born 1968. Gunstein Bakke is a Norwegian writer and author.

Gunstein Bakke (born 30 March 1968) is a Norwegian novelist. He was born in Setesdal valley in Aust-Agder county in southern Norway. His debut novel Kontoret was published in 2000. A later novel Maud and Aud has been widely acclaimed and won the EU Prize for Literature.

Together with Eirik Ingebrigtsen, Bakke was the initiator and editor of the anthology Respons 22/7 in 2011.

Bakke lives in Gotland and Oslo.

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1968, Setesdal
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Awards
European Union Prize for Literature

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gunstein Bakke?

Norwegian novelist

When was Gunstein Bakke born?

Gunstein Bakke was born in 1968 in Setesdal.

What is Gunstein Bakke's occupation?

Gunstein Bakke is a writer and author.

What nationality is Gunstein Bakke?

Gunstein Bakke is Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gunstein Bakke

· Wikidata: Q11973349

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