Vigdis Hjorth

Vigdis Hjorth (born 19 July 1959) is a Norwegian novelist. She grew up in Oslo, and has studied philosophy, literature and political science. In 1983, she published her first novel, the children's book "Pelle-Ragnar i den gule gården" for which she received Norsk kulturråd's debut award. Her first book for an adult audience was "Drama med Hilde" (1987). "Om bare" from 2001 is considered her most important novel, and a roman à clef. She has mentioned Dag Solstad, Bertold Brecht and Louis-Ferdinand Céline as important literary influences. Hjorth has three children and lives in Asker.

Contents

• Vigdis Hjorth Interview I am not a Pretty Postcard
• Select publications
• References

Select publications

Gjennom skogen (Through the Forest), 1986

Med hånden på hjertet (Cross My Heart), 1989

Fransk åpning (French Opening), 1992

Død sheriff (Dead Sheriff), 1995

Ubehaget i kulturen (The Cultural Malaise). Co-author with Arild Linneberg, 1995

Takk, ganske bra (Very Nicely, Thank you), 1998

En erotisk forfatters bekjennelser (An Erotic Authors Confessions), 1999

Hva er det med mor (What's wrong with Mother), 2000

Om bare (If only), 2001

Fordeler og ulemper ved å være til (The Pros and Cons of Being Alive), 2005

Hjulskift (Wheel Change), 2006

Tredje person entall, 2008

Snakk til meg (Talk to me), 2010

Et norsk hus , 2015

Arv og miljø , 2016