Thorbjørn Egner
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Thorbjørn Egner was a Norwegian
playwright, songwriter and illustrator known for his books, plays and musicals for children.
in Oslo and his breakthrough was on the nationally broadcast children's radio show Barnetimen for de minste in the beginning of the 1950s.
Egner is particularly known for his books Karius og Baktus
(1949), Thorbjørn Egners lesebøker
(1950–1972), Klatremus og de andre dyrene i Hakkebakkeskogen (1953) and Folk og røvere i Kardemomme (1955, translated 1976). The latter two were made into successful musicals, with music by the author. He also illustrated his own books.
Thorbjørn Egner received the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav in 1972 and Cappelen Prize
in 1979. He also won three Spellemann
awards (Spellemannprisen): in 1975 for Ole Brumm og vennene hans , in 1977 for the album Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by and in 1982 for Beste Egnerviser, a collection of his songs.
1990 in Oslo of a massive heart attack.
Norway
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playwright, songwriter and illustrator known for his books, plays and musicals for children.
Career
He grew up in the working class neighbourhood KampenKampen, Norway
Kampen is a neighborhood in Oslo, Norway. It is located Gamle Oslo borough, between Tøyen, Hasle, Vålerenga and Galgeberg.-History:The name may come from kamp, meaning outcrop, though it may also come from a military campment. During the 18th century, the home guard had military practices at Kampen...
in Oslo and his breakthrough was on the nationally broadcast children's radio show Barnetimen for de minste in the beginning of the 1950s.
Egner is particularly known for his books Karius og Baktus
Karius og Baktus
Karius and Bactus is a Norwegian children's novel written and illustrated by Thorbjørn Egner. The book was first published in 1949 and produced as a 15 minute puppet animation film by Ivo Caprino in 1954...
(1949), Thorbjørn Egners lesebøker
Thorbjørn Egners lesebøker
Thorbjørn Egners lesebøker were a series of sixteen readers for elementary school written by Norwegian author Thorbjørn Egner. Egner spent 25 years working on the series consisting of collected literature as well as his own stories and illustrations and they were published in the years...
(1950–1972), Klatremus og de andre dyrene i Hakkebakkeskogen (1953) and Folk og røvere i Kardemomme (1955, translated 1976). The latter two were made into successful musicals, with music by the author. He also illustrated his own books.
Thorbjørn Egner received the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav in 1972 and Cappelen Prize
Cappelen Prize
The Cappelen Prize is a Norwegian literary award that is awarded each year by the Cappelen Damm publishing company. It was established in 1979, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the publishing house of Cappelen.-Laureates:...
in 1979. He also won three Spellemann
Spellemannprisen
Spellemannprisen is an award presented to Norwegian musicians for their contributions.-Operation:The award was established on the initiative of International Federation of the Phonographic Industry , an organization that represents the interests of the recording industry worldwide...
awards (Spellemannprisen): in 1975 for Ole Brumm og vennene hans , in 1977 for the album Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by and in 1982 for Beste Egnerviser, a collection of his songs.
Personal life
In 1937, Thorbjørn Egner married Annie Eliassen (born in 1912 in Oslo). They had four children together. Egner died in the afternoon of Christmas EveChristmas Eve
Christmas Eve refers to the evening or entire day preceding Christmas Day, a widely celebrated festival commemorating the birth of Jesus of Nazareth that takes place on December 25...
1990 in Oslo of a massive heart attack.
Children's books
- Barneboka, (1940, with Sigurd Winsnes)
- Malermester Klattiklatt dypper kosten - og tar fatt (1940)
- Truls og Kari: en liten bok for store og små (1941)
- Truls og Kari kommer til den store byen (1942)
- Ola-Ola som alle dyra var så glad i (1942)
- Småfolk (1942)
- Jumbo som dro ut i verden (1943)
- Klattiklatt i hjemmefronten (1945)
- Hesten, kua og de andre (1945)
- Da Per var ku (1946)
- Karius og BaktusKarius og BaktusKarius and Bactus is a Norwegian children's novel written and illustrated by Thorbjørn Egner. The book was first published in 1949 and produced as a 15 minute puppet animation film by Ivo Caprino in 1954...
(1949) - Tretten viser fra barnetimen (songbook, 1951)
- Nye viser fra barnetimen (songbook, 1952)
- Klatremus og de andre dyrene i Hakkebakkeskogen (1953)
- Folk og røvere i Kardemomme byFolk og røvere i Kardemomme byWhen the Robbers Came to Cardamom Town is a Norwegian children's book written and illustrated by Thorbjørn Egner, which tells the story of Kardemomme by . It is considered as one of the most important Norwegian children's books. The book includes many songs which are connected to the story...
(1955) - Tommy og elefanten (1958)
Albums
- Kardemommeviser (1955)
- Doktor Dyregod (1955)
- Karius og Baktus (1957)
- Ole Brumm (Winnie the Pooh) og vennene hans (stories 1-4, 1974; stories 5-8, 1975; stories 9-11, 1976)
- Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by (1975)
- De seksten beste Egnerviser (issued 1982; recorded 1953–1982)
Films
- Karius og Baktus (1955, puppet film, directed by Ivo CaprinoIvo CaprinoIvo Caprino was a Norwegian film director and writer, best known for his puppet films. His most famous film is Flåklypa Grand Prix , made in 1975.- Early career :...
) - Klatremus i knipe (1955, puppet film, directed by Ivo Caprino)
- Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by (1988, directed by Bente ErichsenBente ErichsenBente Erichsen is a Norwegian culture director and the current Director of the Nobel Peace Center.A former journalist and commercials producer, Erichsen started her career as feature film producer in 1979...
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