Andhrimner Explained

Frequency:Weekly
Language:Norwegian
Category:Literary magazine
Editor:Aasmund Olavsson Vinje
Henrik Ibsen
Paul Botten-Hansen
Firstdate:January 1851
Finaldate:September 1851
Country:Norway
Based:Kristiania

Andhrimner was a literary and satirical weekly magazine, issued from January to September 1851 in Kristiania, Norway.

History and profile

Andhrimner was established in 1851,[1] as Manden ("The Man"), but was later renamed after Andhrímnir of Norse mythology.[2] Its editors were Aasmund Olavsson Vinje, Henrik Johan Ibsen and Paul Botten-Hansen.[3] Some of Ibsen's early literary attempts were published in this magazine, under the pseudonym Brynjulf Bjarme, such as his poem Bjergmanden and the parody play Norma.

Even though it was a literary magazine first and foremost, it was also noted for its satire. It is regarded as Norway's second satirical magazine, after Krydseren.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: History of Norwegian Literature. Ardent Media. 238. GGKEY:FY2U3LRNZAA.
  2. Encyclopedia: Andhrimner. Store norske leksikon. Kunnskapsforlaget. Oslo. Petter Henriksen. Norwegian.
  3. Encyclopedia: Andhrimner. K. V. Hammer. Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon. Blangstrup, Chr.. J.H. Schultz Forlagsboghandel . Copenhagen. 2nd . 1. 1915. 726–727. Danish.
  4. Encyclopedia: vittighetsblader. Store norske leksikon. Kunnskapsforlaget. Oslo. John Solheim. Petter Henriksen. Norwegian.