Nordic Literature

This topic introduces the literature of the Nordic countries, including works by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen, August Strindberg, Selma Lagerlöf, and Halldór Laxness.

What countries are included in Scandinavian literature?

Quote: "The Nordic countries include Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway (including Svalbard), Sweden, and Scandinavia's associated autonomous territories (Åland, Faroe Islands, and Greenland)."

What languages are predominantly used in the Nordic countries?

Quote: "The majority of these nations and regions use North Germanic languages."

How is Finnish literature related to the literature of Sweden and Norway?

Quote: "Although the majority of Finns speak a Uralic language, Finnish history and literature are clearly interrelated with those of both Sweden and Norway."

Who popularized modern realistic drama in Europe?

Quote: "Henrik Ibsen, a Norwegian playwright, was largely responsible for the popularity of modern realistic drama in Europe."

Which two plays by Henrik Ibsen are mentioned?

Quote: "Plays like The Wild Duck and A Doll's House."

Which prestigious award has been granted to Scandinavian authors?

Quote: "Nobel Prizes in Literature, itself a Scandinavian award..."

Name some Nobel laureates in literature from Scandinavia.

Quote: "Nobel Prizes in Literature have been awarded to Selma Lagerlöf, Verner von Heidenstam, Karl Adolph Gjellerup, Henrik Pontoppidan, Knut Hamsun, Sigrid Undset, Erik Axel Karlfeldt, Frans Eemil Sillanpää, Johannes Vilhelm Jensen, Pär Lagerkvist, Halldór Laxness, Nelly Sachs, Eyvind Johnson, Harry Martinson, and Tomas Tranströmer."

Which Norwegian author was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature?

Quote: "Knut Hamsun... Nobel Prizes in Literature have been awarded to... Knut Hamsun."

Who wrote the plays The Wild Duck and A Doll's House?

Quote: "Henrik Ibsen..."

Which Nordic countries have shared control of various areas?

Quote: "Sweden and Norway who have shared control of various areas..."

Which Nordic countries have substantial Sami populations/influences?

Quote: "...Norway who have substantial Sami populations/influences."

Which Finnish author received the Nobel Prize in Literature?

Quote: "Frans Eemil Sillanpää..."

Who was responsible for the popularity of modern realistic drama in Europe?

Quote: "Henrik Ibsen..."

Name a Nordic playwright mentioned in the paragraph.

Quote: "Henrik Ibsen..."

What is the significance of the Nobel Prizes in Literature for Scandinavian authors?

Quote: "...Nobel Prizes in Literature, itself a Scandinavian award..."

Which Norwegian playwright's works influenced European drama?

Quote: "Henrik Ibsen..."

How many Nobel laureates in literature are mentioned in the paragraph?

Quote: "Nobel Prizes in Literature have been awarded to..."

Which languages are predominantly spoken in the Nordic countries?

Quote: "The majority of these nations and regions use North Germanic languages."

Name a Norwegian Nobel laureate in literature.

Quote: "Sigrid Undset..."

Which countries are considered part of Scandinavia's associated autonomous territories?

Quote: "Åland, Faroe Islands, and Greenland."