Kjell Risvik (29 June 1941 – 28 March 2021)[1] was a translator of literature into Norwegian from various languages, including Catalan, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.[2]

Kjell Risvik
Born(1941-06-29)29 June 1941
Died28 March 2021(2021-03-28) (aged 79)
NationalityNorwegian
OccupationTranslator
SpouseKari Risvik
AwardsBrage Honorary Prize
Bastian Prize

He was awarded the Brage Honorary Prize in 2006, along with his wife Kari Risvik.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Nekrolog: En usedvanlig språkbegavet kulturformidler". Aftenposten (in Norwegian). 22 April 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  2. ^ Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Kjell Risvik". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 30 June 2010.
  3. ^ "Tidligere vinnere av Brageprisen" (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2010.
Awards
Preceded by Recipient of the Bastian Prize
1975
Succeeded by