Biography about Villy Sørensen

Villy Sørensen (1929 - 2001) studied at the University of Copenhagen (1947-51) and the University of Freiburg (1952-53). From 1953-1959, with Klaus Rifbjerg, he was co-editor of the literary periodical Vindrosen and from 1987-91 he was editor of the book series Gyldendals Kulturbibliotek. He has been a member of Den Danske Akademi (The Danish Academy) since 1965, Statens Kunstfonds Udvalg for den Litterære Kunst (Literature Committee of the Danish Fund for the Endowment of the Arts) 1965-67 and he sat on Gyldendal´s board 1986-92.

Literary prizes:
1959 - The Critics´ Prize
1962 - The Danish Academy Major Prize for Literature
1974 - The Nordic Council Prize for Literature
1986 - Det Svedish Academy Prize for Nordic Literature
- The Danish Art Foundations Lifetime Grant


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