Karl Ove Knausgård
Norwegian author of 'My Struggle'
Born
December 6th, 1968
56 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Norway
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An author from Norway gained recognition for a series of autobiographical novels. 'My Struggle' (Min Kamp), a six-volume work, explores themes of identity, family, and the mundane aspects of life. The series received critical acclaim and sparked discussions about the nature of autobiography and fiction. Knausgård has also written essays and novels beyond this series, contributing significantly to contemporary literature.
Authored the six-volume series 'My Struggle'
Received several literary awards including the Brage Prize
Wrote novels such as 'A Time for Everything' and 'Summer'
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