Introducing Norwegian Literature at the Cum Grano Salis 2009

A presentation of modern Norwegian poetry took place at Bošnjački Institut on the 7th of May, with poets such as Eldrid Lunden, Øyvind Berg and Finn Øgland reading some of their work.

Read the article in local language here . Dear young friends, Introduction It is with a particular pleasure that I, on behalf of the Norwegian Government, welcome you to Norway, to Eidsvoll and to this historical room. It may be rather small in size, but it is of major national – and even Nordic and European – symbolic importance. It is perhaps the most historical place in Norway. Here modern N...

Mr. Munib Delalic has translated several well known Norwegian books into the Bosnian language. The book “North from everything” is a result of the author’s long devotion to Norwegian literature. The publishing of the book is supported by the Norwegian Embassy in Sarajevo .  

Per Petterson's novel "Out Stealing Horses" has won the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize 2006. There were six finalists competing for the prestigious award, and Petterson's novel described as a moving tale about feelings, isolation and the painful loss of innocence took home the GBP 10 000 prize.