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An eminent Norwegian novelist, poet, and dramatist; born at Kvikne, Norway, Dec. 8, 1832. He published his first story, "Synnove Solbakken", in 1857; and that, with "Arne" (1858) and "A Lively Fellow" (1860), established his reputation as a novelist. "Halte Hulda"; "Between Battles" (1858); and "Sigurd Slembe" (1862), are among his plays. Of his novels and romances since 1866 the most notable are: "The Bridal March"; "Magnhild"; "The Fisher Maiden"; and "Captain Mansana". His principal dramatic works are: "Mary Stuart" (1864); "The Editors"; "A Bankruptcy"; "Leonarda" (1879); "A Glove" (1889). He published a volume of "Poems and Songs" in 1870.