17/06/2008 :: Henrik Arnold Thaulow Wergeland was born on 17 June, 1808 in Kristiansand, and died on 12 July, 1845 in Christiania, only 37 years old. He is one of the most famous Norwegian poets, and his pursuits covered literature, theology, history, science, social issues, and contemporary politics. His views were controversial in his time. In 2008 Norway celebrates the 200th anniversary of his birth. + More

06/02/2008 :: 2008 marks the 200th anniversary of Henrik Wergeland's birth. Wergeland is regarded as Norway's national poet, and as a symbol of Norway's independence. His opposition to pro-Danish "intelligentsija" made him one of the ideological leaders of the patriotic movement in the early 1800s. + More

11/10/2007 :: Literature and the people who love is have been granted a brand new meeting place. In late September Norway’s first and Europe’s largest House of Literature was launched in Oslo. + More

08/08/2007 :: The Norwegian comic novel ” The Left Bank Gang” is presented the prize for best foreign comic at the American Eisner Award in San Diego in July. + More

Scientific literature is the foundation of the academic world. Norwegian writings in this genre reflect the wide array of disciplines and research fields relevant to Norwegian academia. Norway’s first university was founded in ... + More