Einar Økland, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Einar Økland

Norwegian writer

Date of Birth: 17-Jan-1940

Place of Birth: Sveio, Hordaland, Norway

Profession: writer, poet, psychologist, children's writer

Nationality: Norway

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Einar Økland (born 17 January 1940) is a Norwegian poet, playwright, essayist and children's writer. He was born in Sveio, and educated psychologist.He made his literary debut in 1963, with the poetry collection Ein gul dag.
He was awarded the Melsom Prize 1991 for Når ikkje anna er sagt, and the Dobloug Prize in 2000.