Kristian Bang Foss
Kristian Bang Foss (born October 27, 1977 in Copenhagen , Denmark ) is a Danish writer .
Life
Kristian Bang Foss graduated from Østre Borgerdyd Gymnasium in 1996 . He then began studying mathematics and physics at the University of Copenhagen , which he abandoned in favor of studying at the renowned Forfatterskolen . After graduating in 2003, he made his writing debut a year later with his novel Fiskens vindue .
He had great national and international success in 2012 with his third novel Døden kører Audi . The travel story about the failed advertising expert Asger, who does a great job as a carer for the disabled Waldemar, was particularly praised for its humor. He received a nomination for the DR Novel Prize and was awarded the European Union Literature Prize and the Jytte Borberg Prize . In addition, the book has been translated into several languages; in addition to Norwegian, it was published by the Munich publisher Carl's Books in 2014 under the German title The death drives Audi after a translation by Nina Hoyer . In 2017 the author received the Beatrice Prize .
Works (selection)
- Fiskens vindue (2004)
- Stormen i 99 (2008)
- Døden kører Audi (2012; German: Death drives Audi , Munich 2014, Carl's Books, ISBN 978-3-570-58529-0 )
Web links
- Literature by and about Kristian Bang Foss in the catalog of the German National Library
- Kristian Bang Foss in theInternet Movie Database(English)
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SURNAME | Foss, Kristian Bang |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Danish writer |
DATE OF BIRTH | October 27, 1977 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Copenhagen , Denmark |