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Karen Blixen
- Active
- 1905 — 1959
About
Danish writer (1885-1962)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Karen Blixen
- Born
- 1885-04-17
- Died
- 1962-09-07
- Occupation
- writer / autobiographer / short story writer / poet / painter
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Birthplace
- Rungstedlund / Rungsted
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseBror von Blixen-FineckeFrom 1914-01-14
Family
- FatherWilhelm Dinesen
- MotherIngeborg Dinesen
- SiblingThomas Dinesen
- SiblingEllen Dahl
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Music & Artistry
Genres
- Neo-romanticism
- Gothic literature
- magic realism
Awards & Nominations
5 received · 9 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Nobel Prize in Literature | Nominated |
| 1961 | Nobel Prize in Literature | Nominated |
| 1960 | Nobel Prize in Literature | Nominated |
| 1959 | Nobel Prize in Literature | Nominated |
| 1958 | Nobel Prize in Literature | Nominated |
Notable Works
- Out of Africanovel by Karen Blixen
- Babette's Feastshort story by Karen Blixen
Links & Accounts
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q182804 ↗
Biographical data from Wikidata (CC0). Fact links open the corresponding statements and references.
Portrait source & license ↗
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