Peter Hoeg Danish novelist Date of Birth: 17.05.1957 Country: Denmark

1. Biography of Peter Høeg
2. Literary Career
3. Humanitarian Efforts
4. Awards and Recognition
5. Themes in his Works
6. Notable Works
7. Some of his other notable works include:

Biography of Peter Høeg

Peter Høeg is a Danish novelist born on May 17, 1957, in Copenhagen, Denmark. He completed his education by graduating from gymnasium in 1976 and obtaining a Master of Arts degree in Literature from the University of Copenhagen in 1984.

Literary Career

Peter Høeg made his literary debut in 1988 with the publication of his novel "Forestilling om det tyvende århundrede" ("Perceptions of the Twentieth Century"). His works, including novels and short stories, have been translated and published in over thirty countries.

Humanitarian Efforts

In 1996, Peter Høeg founded the "Lolwe" foundation, dedicated to providing assistance to women and children in third world countries. He donated his royalties from the publication of the novel "Kvinden og aben" ("The Woman and the Ape") to this foundation.

Awards and Recognition

Peter Høeg has received numerous literary awards and recognition throughout his career. He was awarded the literary prize by the Danish newspaper "Weekendavisen," the P. Rosenkrantz prize established by the Danish Academy of Detectives, and the prize by the Danish Guild of Literary Critics. He has twice been named the "Favorite Danish Writer" by readers of the major Danish book network "Bog & Idé." Additionally, he has been honored with the "Glass Key" prize from the Scandinavian Criminological Society and the "Golden Laurel" prize from the Danish Booksellers Association.

Themes in his Works

Høeg's works often center around a deep critique of civilization. Although each of his literary works may embody a different approach to this concept, they all share a common goal. Høeg explores the price that must be paid in the name of the civilizing process.

Notable Works

One of Peter Høeg's most famous novels is "Frøken Smillas fornemmelse for sne" ("Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow"), published in 1992. This urban thriller with elements of science fiction tells the story of Smilla Jaspersen, a woman whose life and inner world have been shaped by the clash between European and Greenlandic cultures.

Some of his other notable works include:

• "Forestilling om det tyvende århundrede" (1988, novel) - "Perceptions of the Twentieth Century"
• "Fortællinger om natten" (1990, short story collection) - "Tales of the Night"
• "De måske egnede" (1993, novel) - "The Possibly Suitable"
• "Kvinden og aben" (1996, novel) - "The Woman and the Ape"