This Norwegian author, journalist, and critic became known for his ironic and satirical view of society, often masked under a pseudonym. During World War II, he bravely opposed the Nazi government with his satirical articles, which ultimately led to his imprisonment. His works are characterized by sharp observations of human nature and societal mechanisms. He also served as the editor of a literary magazine, significantly contributing to the Norwegian literary scene.
Wilfred (alias Little Lord) is a privileged young man growing up in Kristiania (Oslo) during the halcyon days before the First World War. Beneath the well- adjusted surface, runs a darker current. This best-selling novel is also an evocative study of a vanished age of biplanes, variety shows, and Viennese psychiatry.