Erling Jepsen Explained

Erling Jepsen (born 14 May 1956 in Gram, Denmark) is a Danish author and playwright^[1] whose output primarily deals with his hometime of Gram and the culture in the surrounding region of Southern Jutland.^[2] His novel Frygtelig lykkelig (Terribly Happy) was adapted into the 2008 neo-noir thriller Terribly Happy,^[3] and his autobiographical novel Kunsten at Græde i Kor (The Art of Crying) was adapted into the 2006 film The Art of Crying.^[4]

Jepsen won the 2004 Holberg Medal for his contributions to Danish drama.^[5]

Selected bibliography

• 2002: The Art of Crying in Harmony (da|Kunsten at græde i kor) (novel)
• 2004: Terribly Happy (da|Frygtelig lykkelig) (novel)
• 2006: With Kind Regards (da|Med venlig deltagelse) (novel)
• 2013: The South Jutlandic Farm (da|Den sønderjyske farm) (novel)
• 2016: Gram Sea (da|Gramhavet) (novel)

Notes and References

1. Book: Cody. Gabrielle H.. Sprinchorn. Evert. The Columbia Encyclopedia of Modern Drama. 30 November 2014. 2007. Columbia University Press. 9780231144223. 733–.
2. Web site: The Copenhagen Post. 25 April 2014.
3. Book: Historical Dictionary of Scandinavian Cinema. 2012-08-31. Scarecrow Press. 9780810855243. 176–.
4. Book: Smith, Ian Haydn. TCM International Film Guide 2008: The Definitive Annual Review of World Cinema. 30 November 2014. 2008. Wallflower Press. 9781905674619.
5. News: Det regner med Holberg-priser. Myhre. Dorte. December 2, 2004. Danish. 30 November 2014.