Heðin Brú

Heðin Brú (pronounced [ˈhejɪn bɹʉu]; August 17, 1901, Skálavík – May 18, 1987, Tórshavn) was the penname of Hans Jacob Jacobsen, a Faroese novelist and translator.Heðin Brú is considered to be the most important Faroese writer of his generation and is known for his fresh and ironic style. His novel, Feðgar á ferð (The Old Man and His Sons), was chosen as the Book of the twentieth century by the Faroese.

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Heðin Brú
Birth dateAugust 17, 1901
Birth place
Skálavík
Date of deathMay 18, 1987
Place of death
Tórshavn

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