Henrik Pontoppidan

Danish novelist and Nobel laureate

Henrik Pontoppidan - Danish novelist and Nobel laureate
Born

July 24th, 1857
167 years ago

Died

August 21st, 1943
81 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Denmark

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Born in 1857, this individual was a prominent Danish journalist and novelist whose works explored themes of social realism and individual struggle. His writing often depicted the complexities of Danish society and manifested a critical perspective on materialism and human relationships. The author produced significant novels including 'Lucky Per' and 'The Last of the Old-Time Farmers'. In 1917, this individual received the Nobel Prize in Literature for a deeply insightful body of work that captured the essence of the Danish experience. During a prolific career, the author contributed extensively to literary journals and became recognized as a pivotal figure in Danish literature.

Received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1917

Wrote the novels 'Lucky Per' and 'The Last of the Old-Time Farmers'

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