Alexander Kielland

Alexander Lange Kielland (Norwegian: [ɑɫɛˈksɑ̀ndər ˈlɑ̂ŋːə ˈçɛ̀lːɑn]; 18 February 1849 6 April 1906) was a Norwegian realistic writer of the 19th century. He is one of the so-called "The Four Greats" of Norwegian literature, along with Henrik Ibsen, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and Jonas Lie.

Alexander L. Kielland
Kielland in later years
BornAlexander Lange Kielland
(1849-02-18)18 February 1849
Stavanger, Norway
Died6 April 1906(1906-04-06) (aged 57)
Bergen, Norway
OccupationNovelist, short story writer, playwright, essayist, businessman, and politician.
Literary movementRealism
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