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Erlend Loe
Erlend Loe is one of the most beloved and popular authors in Norway. He was born in 1969 in Trondheim, Norway, and studied folklore, film studies and literature at university. He made his debut with the novel Frankly, my dear (Tatt av kvinnen) in 1993, for which he received raving reviews. In 1996 came Naiv. Super, his big break through in Norway and internationally.
It has been called the novel of his generation. His novel Doppler, which came out in 2004, has been critically acclaimed for its depiction of the modern man and The Guardian named it 'Book of the Year'.
He is a productive author, and writes books both for adults and children. His books about Kurt have been a huge success, and have also been turned into an animated film. The books have been published in thirty-nine countries so far.
He lives in Oslo and enjoys biking.Awards:
