Else Breen | |
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Breen in 1978 | |
Born | Molde, Norway | 15 March 1927
Nationality | Norwegian |
Occupation | children's writer and novelist |
Else Breen (born 15 March 1927) is a Norwegian children's writer, novelist and literary scientist.
She was born in Molde. [1] She made her literary breakthrough in 1970 with the children's book Mias kråke, about the teenage girl Mia and her family. In the sequel I stripete genser (1975), Mia is a couple of years older. The short story collection Stopp karusellen (1978) treats subjects such as rootlessness and the feeling of being different. [2]
Among her further books for children are Hva skal vi gjøre med Oberon? from 1981, Min mors paraply from 1983 and Sommeren i fjor from 1992. [1]
Her books for adults include the novels Hundreårshuset from 1987 and Nattfrekvens from 1994. She has written a book on children's literature and a biographical book on Jens Zetlitz. [1]
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