Eidslott

Arnold Eidslott

Arnold Olav Eidslott (born 10 June 1926) is a Norwegian poet.

He was born in Ålesund, and worked as a telegraphic engineer for the whole of his working life. Since 1986 he has been the poet laureate.

Eidslott's Christian religion has been central to his lyrics, and he has been foremost in Norwegian religious literature. He is a member of the Norwegian Academy for Language and Literature.

composition "Underet in three parts, is based on Eidslott's poem of the same name. The parts that have been written are: "Krusifikset blør", "Josef av Arimateas klage" and "Den tomme grav".

Bibliography

Prizes

Works about the poet

References

• NRK: Poet files with Arnold Eidslott
• Arnold Eidslott at NRK Authors
• Arnold Eidslott at Dagbladet Authors
• Arnold Eidslott at Aftenposten Alex

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