Odd Abrahamsen

Odd Abrahamsen (20 May 1924 – 23 June 2001) was a Norwegian poet. He was born in Fredrikstad.

Odd Abrahamsen
Born	20 May 1924 Fredrikstad
Died	23 June 2001 (aged 77)
Nationality	Norwegian
Occupation	Poet
Awards	Riksmål Society Literature Prize Fritt Ord Honorary Award

Among his collections are Om det finnes en stillhet (1962), Nedslag (1971) and Makten skal tie (1944).[1]

He was awarded the Riksmål Society Literature Prize in 1983.[2] He received the Fritt Ord Honorary Award for his poetical contributions for the Baltic countries.[3]

References

1. Henriksen, Petter, ed. (2007). "Odd Abrahamsen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 28 March 2009.
2. "Språk- og litteraturpriser" (in Norwegian). Riksmålsforbundet. Archived from the original on 1 April 2010. Retrieved 28 March 2009.
3. "Forfatterindeks. Abrahamsen Odd". Aftenposten (in Norwegian). Retrieved 28 March 2009.