André Bjerke

Biography

Jarl André Bjerke was a Norwegian writer and poet born on January 30, 1918, in Aker, Norway. He wrote extensively, including mystery novels under the pseudonym Bernhard Borge, which explored psychoanalytic themes, and translated works by notable authors. As a proponent of Riksmål language and anthroposophy, Bjerke also founded a magazine, Ordet, in the 1950s. His poetry has been set to music by Marcus Paus.