About Steinar Opstad
Born 1971. Steinar Opstad is a Norwegian writer and poet.
Steinar Opstad (born 28 June 1971 in Stokke) is a Norwegian poet. He made his literary debut in 1996 with the poetry collection Tavler og bud, which earned him Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris.
He was awarded the Aschehoug Prize in 2003 and the Herman Wildenvey Poetry Award in 2015.
He was awarded the Gyldendal Prize for 2025.
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Who is Steinar Opstad?
Norwegian writer
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Steinar Opstad was born on 28 June 1971 in Stokke Municipality.
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Steinar Opstad is a writer and poet.
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Steinar Opstad is Norwegian.
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