Ola Jonsmoen | |
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| Born | 9 July 1932 Alvdal, Norway |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation(s) | Educator Poet, novelist and children's writer |
| Spouse | Unni-Lise Jonsmoen |
| Awards | King's Medal of Merit (2002) |
Ola Jonsmoen (born 9 July 1932) is a Norwegian educator, poet, novelist and children's writer.
Jonsmoen was born in Alvdal Municipality. [1] He made his literary debut in 1959 with the poetry collection Dagen, vinden og hjartet. [2] Other collections are Omvegar from 1967, [2] and Om desse steinane tala from 1973. [1] Among his short story collections are Kabalmennesket from 1974 and Endestasjonar from 1990. [1] He published the novel Middagshøgder in 1986, and Nordspor in 1995. [1] His lyrics for children include the collection Humle Brumle from 1962, [2] and among his humorous books are Langpoteta from 1996 and Den store møteboka from 1997. [1]
