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Odveig Klyve
Odveig Klyve (1954–) is a Norwegian writer and film director. She has published seven poetry collections, and eight children’s books. She has also translated the work of an Iranian poet, a Palestinian poet, and an English poet into Norwegian. She has performed her poetry at many international poetry festivals, and her poems are translated into several languages.
She has written and directed short films, which have been invited to international film festivals in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Great Britain, USA and India. She is now receiving a three-year National Grant for Artists. She lives in Stavanger at the west coast of Norway, by the North Sea.
From reviews of Det andre blikket (Second Sight): “Second Sight is good poetry that is also useful. It will appeal to everyone interested in living and aging.” –Haugesunds Avis
“… get it, read it, listen to the insight, warmth and selfless love song from a daughter to and about a mother.” –Sunnmørsposten (the critics give it 6 out of 6)
