Vigdis Hjorth: ‘To hope and be rejected is painful’ (2:2)

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Scandinavian Fiction Podcast

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A celebration of Scandinavian literary fiction in translation.

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Vigdis Hjorth: ‘To hope and be rejected is painful’ (2:2)

Scandinavian Fiction Podcast

29 minutes 6 seconds

2 years ago

Vigdis Hjorth: ‘To hope and be rejected is painful’ (2:2)

Family dynamics is a key theme in Vigdis Hjorth's novels. Join us for the second part of our conversation with the prize-winning Norwegian author, recorded in her house on Nesøya.

Host: Rasmus Meldgaard Harboe

Producers: James Christensen and Mads Odgaard Smidstrup

Original music by James Christensen.

Will and Testament and Is Mother Dead are translated into English by Charlotte Barslund.

Special thanks to NORLA (Norwegian Literature Abroad) who made the trip to Norway possible.