Kari Risvik (13 June 1932 – 6 November 2021) was a Norwegian translator, one of the most productive translators of literature into Norwegian language. She has translated books from several languages, including English, Spanish and German.[1]
Kari Risvik | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 June 1932 |
| Died | 6 November 2021 (aged 89) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Translator |
| Spouse | Kjell Risvik |
| Awards | Fritt Ord Honorary Award (1996) Brage Honorary Prize (2006) |
She received the Fritt Ord Honorary Award in 1996, for bringing works by Salman Rushdie into Norwegian.[2] She was awarded the Brage Honorary Prize, in 2006, along with her husband Kjell Risvik.[3]
Risvik died on 6 November 2021.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Kari Risvik". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 30 June 2010.
- ^ "Fritt Ords Honnør 1996. Kari Risvik". frittord.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ "Tidligere vinnere av Brageprisen" (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2010.
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