Hans Scherfig
Hans Scherfig | |
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Born | Hans Christian Scherfig 8 April 1905 Copenhagen, Denmark |
Died | Hillerød, Denmark | 28 January 1979
Resting place | Assistens Cemetery, Copenhagen, Denmark |
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Spouse |
Elisabeth Karlinsky (m. 1931) |
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Hans Scherfig (April 8, 1905 – January 28, 1979) was a renowned Danish writer and artist.
Life and career
His most famous works of literature include biblical subject matter.
Central to Scherfig's work was his lifelong political engagement. Already in his early years he became a dedicated
, Scherfig intensified his critical attitude against the United States.Scherfig lies in an unmarked grave in Assistens Cemetery (Copenhagen). His grave can be identified by the stone sculpture of a turtle which lies beside it [1]
Work
Novels
- Den Døde Mand, 1937
- Den forsvundne fuldmægtig, 1938
- Det Forsømte Forår (Stolen Spring), 1940
- Idealister (Idealists), 1945
- Skorpionen (The Scorpion), 1953
- Frydenholm, 1962
- Den Fortabte abe, 1964
Prizes
Scherfig won a number of prizes within the field of Danish literature, including the following:
- 1973 Grand Prize of the Danish Academy
- 1965 Jeanne and Henri Nathan's Memorial Grant
- 1963 Adam Oehlenschläger legatet
- 1954 Holger Drachmann Scholarship
- 1952 Jeanne and Henri Nathan's Memorial Grant
References