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Helge Torvund (born 20 August 1951) is a Norwegian psychologist, poet, essayist, literary critic and children's writer. He was born in Hå, and is brother of sculptor Gunnar Torvund.[1]

Helge Torvund
Born	(1951-08-20) 20 August 1951 (age 71) Hå, Norway
Nationality	Norwegian
Occupation	Psychologist Poet Essayist Literary critic Children's writer
Relatives	Gunnar Torvund (brother)
Awards	Nynorsk Literature Prize (1989) Herman Wildenvey Poetry Award (2016) Dobloug Prize (2018)

He made his literary debut in 1977 with Hendene i byen.[2] In 1989 he was awarded the Nynorsk Literature Prize for the poetry collection Den monotone triumf. He received the Herman Wildenvey Poetry Award in 2016.[3] From 2015 he has been writing monthly in the newspaper Klassekampen. One of these articles has been translated and published by York Art Gallery as "Carnal Light".[4]

He was awarded the Dobloug Prize in 2018.[1]

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