Erling Jepsen (born 14 May 1956 in Gram, Denmark) is a Danish author and playwright whose output primarily deals with his hometime of Gram and the culture in the surrounding region of Southern Jutland. His novel Frygtelig lykkelig (Terribly Happy) was adapted into the 2008 neo-noir thriller Terribly Happy, and his autobiographical novel Kunsten at Græde i Kor (The Art of Crying) was adapted into the 2006 film The Art of Crying.
Jepsen won the 2004 Holberg Medal for his contributions to Danish drama.
Selected bibliography
- 2002: The Art of Crying in Harmony (Danish: Kunsten at græde i kor) (novel)
- 2004: Terribly Happy (Danish: Frygtelig lykkelig) (novel)
- 2006: With Kind Regards (Danish: Med venlig deltagelse) (novel)
- 2013: The South Jutlandic Farm (Danish: Den sønderjyske farm) (novel)
- 2016: Gram Sea (Danish: Gramhavet) (novel)
References
- Cody, Gabrielle H.; Sprinchorn, Evert (2007). The Columbia Encyclopedia of Modern Drama. Columbia University Press. pp. 733–. ISBN 9780231144223. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
- "The Copenhagen Post". 25 April 2014.
- Historical Dictionary of Scandinavian Cinema. Scarecrow Press. 2012-08-31. pp. 176–. ISBN 9780810855243.
- Smith, Ian Haydn (2008). TCM International Film Guide 2008: The Definitive Annual Review of World Cinema. Wallflower Press. ISBN 9781905674619. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
- Myhre, Dorte (December 2, 2004). "Det regner med Holberg-priser" (in Danish). Retrieved 30 November 2014.
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