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Biography
Erlend Loe is a Norwegian novelist and screenwriter. He has gained popularity in Scandinavia with his humourous and sometimes naïve novels, although his stories have become darker in tone, moving towards a more satirical criticism of modern Norwegian society.
Awards & recognition
- Aschehoug Prize · 2013
- South Trøndelag county Culture Award · 2005
- Trondheim Municipality Culture Award · 2001
- Norwegian Booksellers' Prize · 1999
- Cappelen Prize · 1997
