Brynjulf Jung Tjønn Explained

Brynjulf Jung Tjønn
Birth Date:15 November 1980
Birth Place:Seoul, South Korea
Occupation:Journalist
Writer

Brynjulf Jung Tjønn (born 15 November 1980) is a Norwegian journalist and writer.

Personal life

Tjønn was born in Seoul, South Korea, on 15 November 1980. Adopted to Norway, he grew up in Feios in Sogn.

Literary career

Tjønn made his book debut in 2002, with the novel Eg kom for å elske. He received the Brage Prize in 2013 for his novel for young adults, Så vakker du er. [1]

For his poetry collection Kvit norsk mann he was awarded the Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature in 2022.[2]

He has chaired the Norwegian Authors' Union since 2023.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Brageprisen . Anne Grete . Nilsen . . Erik . Bolstad . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . no . 3 February 2024.
  2. Encyclopedia: Kritikerprisen . Fred . Huvenes . . Erik . Bolstad . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . no . 3 February 2024.
  3. Encyclopedia: Den norske Forfatterforening . Morten O. . Haugen . . Erik . Bolstad . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . no . 3 February 2024.