Svein Jarvoll, a Norwegian poet, novelist, short story writer, translator and essayist, died on February 18, 2026, at the age of 79.
Born in Lurøy, Helgeland, on 5 May 1946, he made his literary debut in 1984 with the poetry collection Thanatos. He later published a postmodern novel and, in much of his later work, essay collections and translations of ancient literature.
Jarvoll received the Dobloug Prize in 2001.
Svein Jarvoll (5 May 1946 – 18 February 2026) was a Norwegian poet, novelist, short story writer, translator and essayist. He made his debut with a poetry collection in 1984 and followed up with a postmodern novel, while most of his later books were essay collections and translations of ancient literature. He was awarded the Dobloug Prize in 2001.