Hagerup, Simen

Simen Hagerup © Christian Ditsch

Simen Hagerup, born in 1980 in Porsgrunn, would like to see himself as Norwegian – by birth, not by character. He has published some volumes of prose, poetry and translations since his first book Absolutt Alt (“Absolutely Everything”, 2004). Constantly changing and exchanging modes of writing, ideas and language, he is perhaps looking for a spirit of politics, if not a politics of spirit. Something like that. In addition to these publications, he is responsible for some comics, chapbooks, collaborations and miscellaneous work. 2021 he publishes his first novel, Jordverv, the first in a fantasy trilogy.

Festival Content

POETS‘ CORNER Mitte – Poetry in the Districts: Focus Norway

The warm-up before the start of the 23rd poesiefestival berlin! Poets’ Corner takes over the city with poetry! Berlin-based poets and musicians will read and perform across the city’s districts in libraries, gardens, and cultural centers, thanks to support of Berlin’s city districts and cultural institutions. There’s room for poetry everywhere!

Hagerup, Simen • Huke, Marte • Rasten, Fredrik