Knud Poulsen
Knud Poulsen (born June 15, 1920 in Fjerritslev , Nordjylland region , † August 2, 2003 ) was a Danish journalist, writer and translator.
Life
Poulsen was a son of the postmaster Harald Henri Poulsen and his wife Sigrid Margrethe Eigtved. His first literary attempts come from his school days. After graduating, he was able to debut as a journalist in 1940: he was able to publish his first article in the Aftenbladet newspaper . Later he wrote regularly for national ideologies and politics .
On August 3, 1957, Poulsen married the art historian Hanne Finsen (* 1925).
Between 1963 and 1964 Poulsen worked as a radio announcer and presenter and became known beyond the national borders. In 1966 he was brought to the Det Ny Teater ( Copenhagen ) as a dramaturge, and from 1969 he was also in charge of this theater for a few years. Together with Ebbe Rode , he created a number of revues , but they were not granted any lasting success.
Works (selection)
- Fiction
- Our famous compatriot. A fairy tale from our time (“Vor beromte Landsmand”). Rowohlt, Reinbek 1970 (Rororo; 1263).
- When virtue runs amok. Roman ("Dyden gar amok", filmed in 1966 under the title Virtue runs amok ). Rowohlt, Reinbek 1967 (Rororo; 977).
- Non-fiction
- Gør som du vil. Og day hvad der kommer . Reitzels, Copenhagen 1985, ISBN 87-412-3827-3 .
- Rejse i Spain . Andersen, Copenhagen 1953.
- Scorch. The bed, the bed, le lit . Mobilia, Snekkersten 1969 (in Danish, English, German and French).
literature
- Aage Houken: Knud Poulsen. Liv and forfatterskab . Gyldendal, Copenhagen 1949.
Web links
- Biography Knud Poulsen (Danish)
- Biography in Den Store Danske (Danish)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Poulsen, Knud |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Danish journalist, writer and translator |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 15, 1920 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Fjerritslev , North Jylland region |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 2, 2003 |