Ketil Bjørnstad

Bjørnstad first appeared as an author in 1972 with the poetry collection Alone. He has published 30 some books, including poetry, novels, biographies and biographical novels. His novel Oda!, which is based on the life of Oda Krohg is regarded as a reference work on the bohemian scene in Kristiania (Oslo before 1924), and sits alongside his biography of Hans Jæger.

Many of his books have been translated into several languages. To Music has been sold to 14 countries. The novel became his breakthrough in both Germany and France. In 2008 it was awarded "Le prix des lecteurs".

Ketil Bjørnstad's own website