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Acclaimed author Dag Solstad has passed away at the age of 83. He died of cardiac arrest after a short hospital stay, with his wife, Therese Bjørneboe, by his side.
Regarded as one of Norway’s most significant writers, Solstad’s career spanned six decades, during which he continuously redefined the novel format. His works earned him numerous literary awards, including the Brage Prize, the Critics’ Prize (three times), and the Nordic Council’s Literature Prize. He was also the author of Gymnaslærer Pedersen (Comrade Pedersen), which was later adapted into a film in 2006.
Despite announcing his retirement several times, Solstad remained active until the very end. Earlier this year, he published En sann svir! and had also completed a handwritten manuscript for a new novel set for release in 2025. His influence extended beyond Norway, with international recognition from The New Yorker, Haruki Murakami, Lydia Davis, and Peter Handke.
Solstad leaves behind a literary legacy that will continue to shape Norwegian and international literature for years to come.
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