Alf Prøysen

Norwegian author

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Alf Prøysen was a Norwegian author known for creating Mrs. Pepperpot, a delightful character who is a little old lady that shrinks to pepperpot size. While Norway has a rich tradition of children's literature, with notable figures like Asbjørnsen and Moe who collected Norwegian folktales, Prøysen is recognized among prominent modern Norwegian authors. His work, particularly the Mrs. Pepperpot stories, is a significant contribution to Norwegian children's literature.12

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children’s literature
Norway
…to brush their teeth; and Alf Prøysen, creator of Mrs. Pepperpot, a delightful little old lady who never knows when she is going to shrink to pepperpot size. Fantasy of this kind seems less characteristic of contemporary Norway than does the realistic novel, especially that designed for older children.
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…to brush their teeth; and Alf Prøysen, creator of Mrs. Pepperpot, a delightful little old lady who never knows when she is going to shrink to pepperpot size. Fantasy of this kind seems less characteristic of contemporary Norway than does the realistic novel, especially that designed for older children.
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