Alexander Kielland

Alexander Lange Kielland was one of the most famous Norwegian realistic writers of the 19th century. He is one of the socalled The Four Greats of Norwegian literature, along with Henrik Ibsen, Bjrnstjerne Bjrnson and Jonas Lie.

Despite being born wealthy, he had a sincere affection for the less fortunate, treating his workers well when he was a factory owner. He remained a spokesman for the weak and a critic of society throughout his time as a writer. His best known plays were the satirical comedies Tre Par and Professoren . He was also well known for his short stories.

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