Alnes, Karsten

He received a degree in history and literature from the University of Oslo . Before devoting himself entirely to writing, he worked as a journalist and taught at the Norwegian School of Journalism. He made his debut as a writer in 1975 with a collection of short story wasps . His bibliography includes 15 novels, 3 books for children, a storybook, and several non-fiction works.

In 1992, his novel Trollbyen was awarded the Braga Prize for the best novel. In 2003, Alnes was awarded the Braga Prize for his contribution to the development of literature. He was awarded the Dobloug Prize ( en: Doblougprisen ) in 1998.

His book History of Norway (5 volumes; 1996–2000) received the Sverre Steen Prize awarded by the Norwegian Historical Society and topped the list of best-selling Norwegian non-fiction books. She also became the basis for the television series, in which Alnes acted as director and director.

His book “History of Europe” (in 4 vols; 2003-2006) has been translated into several languages. Like her predecessor, she is still reprinted.

Alnes was twice elected president of the Norwegian Writers Association (an analogue of the PEN Club) for the period 1985-1987. and 1999-2001, and takes an active part in the activities of the International PEN Club.

• 1971 Roles and Patterns in Mass Media. Non-fiction. Journalism [Roller og mønstre i massemedia] *
• 1971 On Access to Language. Non-fiction. Journalism [Om språklig tilgjengelighet]
• 1973 Language and Mass Media. Non-fiction. [Språk og massemedier]
• 1975 Wasps. Short Stories. [Veps - noveller]
• 1976 The Campaign. Historical Novel. [Felttoget]
• 1977 Gaia. Novel
• 1978 Lord of the Ocean, Serf of the Sea. Historical Novel. [Havherre og sjøtrell]
• 1981 Big Bang and Blue Days. Novel Kjempesmell og blå dager - roman
• 1982 The Retinue of Fleeing Kings. Novel [Flyktende kongers følge]
• 1983 Come Love. Novel [Kom kjærlighet]
• 1984 The History of Norway and the World Before 1850. Non-Fiction. Textbook for upper secondary school.
• 1985 Island. Novel [Øy]
• 1986 The Sea Monster. A narrative. [Sjøgossen]
• 1986 The Green Land. Children's book. [Det grøne landet]
• 1989 The Boy From Duck River. Historical Novel. [Even 1814]
• 1992 The Magic City. Novel [Trollbyen]
• 1993 A Peculiar City. Non-fiction. Coauthor of Anthology on Oslo. [Den forunderlige by]
• 1994 Sabina. Novel
• 1996 There is a Land. The History of Norway. Vol. 1. [Det ligger et land. Historien om Norge 1]
• 1997 Under Foreign Rule. The History of Norway. Vol. 2. [Under fremmed styre. Historien om Norge 2]
• 1998 Toward Modern Times. The History of Norway. Vol. 3. [Mot moderne tider. Historien om Norge 3]
• 1999 Toward a New Working Day. The History of Norway. Vol. 4. [En ny arbeidsdag. Historien om Norge 4]
• 2000 Barcelona. A Catalan Fireworks. A Cultural Guide. [Barcelona. Et katalansk fyrverkeri]
• 2000 Fifty Rich Years. The History of Norway. Vol. 5. [Femti rike år. Historien om Norge]
• 2001 The History of Norway in Story and Picture. [Historien om Norge i bilder og fortellinger]
• 2002 Lisbon. A Travel Diary.
• 2002 A Stranger. Novel [En fremmed]
• 2003 The History of Norway. An Instructional Guide. [Historien om Norge - spørrebok]
• 2003 The History of Europe I, 1300-1600. [Historien om Europa 1 (1300-1600)]
• 2004 The History of Europe II, 1600-1800. [Historien om Europa 2 (1600-1800)]
• 2005 The History of Europe III, 1800-1900. [Historien om Europa 3 (1800-1900)]
• 2006 The History of Europe IV, 1900-1945. [Historien om Europa 4 (1900-1945)]
• 2007 Strapping My Skis. Cultural History. [Jeg spenner mine ski]
• 2008 Back Behind All Colors. Novel [Bakenfor all farger]
• 2009 Sophie, Don't Die! Historical Novel. [Ikke dø, Sophie!]

(Norwegian names are given in parentheses.)