Biography about Hans Scherfig

Hans Scherfig was born 4.8.1905. His first published work was the novel Den døde mand in 1939. Three years later in 1940 the famous novel Det forsømte forår appeared. Besides his activities as a writer Hans Scherfig was also known as a naivistic painter. Hans Scherfig died 1.28.1979.

Literary prizes:
1973 - The Danish Academy Major Prize



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