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Odd Winger
Odd Winger (8 January 1923 – 4 February 1998) was a Norwegian journalist, novelist, and children's writer. Career Born in Strinda on 8 January 1923, Winger made his literary debut in 1953 with the sea novel ''Mot Land's End''. In 1962 he wrote the psychological thriller , where four protagonists are revealed as selfish male chauvinists. Another psychological thriller is from 1965, set in a suburban enviromnent. Further novels are (1966), (1967), (1968), and (1971). His short story collection from 1974 is a satirical description of the consumer society. He wrote the novels (1976), (1977), and from 1985. He also wrote books for children and young adults. He worked as a journalist for the newspaper ''Dagbladet'' from 1958. He was awarded the Gyldendal's Endowment Gyldendal's Endowment was a literature prize which was awarded in the period 1934–1995 by the Norwegian publisher Gyldendal Norsk Forlag. The prize was awarded to significant authors, regardless of whic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strinda
Strinda is a former municipality in the old Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The municipality existed from 1838 until its dissolution in 1964. The municipality encompassed the eastern part of what is now the municipality of Trondheim south and east of the main city center all the way southeast to the lake Jonsvatnet, and it originally included what is now the municipality of Malvik. The western part of the municipality was heavily urbanized, while the areas further east and south were more suburban. The administrative centre was actually located in the neighboring city of Trondheim, just across the Nidelva river on the ''Kjøpmansgata'' road. History The municipality of Strinda was established on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt). According to the 1835 census, Strinda had a population of 4,593. In 1891, the eastern parish of Malvik (population: 2,487) was separated from Strinda to form its own municipality, leaving Strinda with a population of 2,769. Starting in 1864, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |