Herbjørg Wassmo: Biography, Facts and Career
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Herbjørg Wassmo (born 6 December 1942) is a Norwegian author. She was born in Vesterålen and worked as a teacher in northern Norway until beginning her career as an author. Her first published work was a collection of poems, Vingeslag ("Beating of Wings"). Her major breakthrough was her first novel, Huset med den blinde glassveranda ("The House with the Blind Glass Porch") in 1981. Her 1989 novel, Dinas bok (Dina's Book), was made into a film titled I Am Dina in 2002, starring Maria Bonnevie and Gérard Depardieu.
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- Full name: Herbjørg Wassmo
- Born: 1942-12-06
- Nationality: Norway
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q255359
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Who is Herbjørg Wassmo?
Herbjørg Wassmo (born 6 December 1942) is a Norwegian author. She was born in Vesterålen and worked as a teacher in northern Norway until beginning her career as an author.
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Herbjørg Wassmo is Norway.
When was Herbjørg Wassmo born?
Herbjørg Wassmo was born on 1942-12-06.
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