Kjell Gjerseth (14 September 1946 – 14 January 2025) was a Norwegian novelist and journalist.

Life and career

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Gjerseth hailed from Stavanger. He was awarded the Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris in 1983 for the novel Chakoo. Among his other books is Hvis du ikke er snill. Historier om Lindøy from 1993. He was awarded the Narvesen Prize in 1983 for his journalistic work.[1][2]

Gjerseth died on 14 January 2025, at the age of 78.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ Karlsvik, Mette. "Kjell Gjerseth". In Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  2. ^ Smith-Meyer, Trond. "Narvesenprisen". In Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  3. ^ Hetland, Tom (14 January 2025). "Kjell Gjerseth er død". Stavanger Aftenblad (in Norwegian).
  4. ^ Death notice
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Awards
Preceded by Recipient of the Narvesen Prize
1983
Succeeded by