Kjell Askildsen | |
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.jpg) Askildsen | |
| Born | 30 September 1929 Mandal, Norway |
| Died | 23 September 2021 (aged 91) |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Period | 1953–2021 |
| Genre | Short stories, novels |
| Notable works | Thomas F's Last Notes to the Public |
| Notable awards | The Swedish Academy's Nordic Prize (2009) and others |
| Spouse | Gina Giertsen |
Kjell Askildsen (30 September 1929 – 23 September 2021) was a Norwegian writer probably best known for his minimalistic short stories.