Peter Wessel Zapffe
Peter Wessel Zapffe (born in Tromsø in 1899, dead in Asker in 1990) was a Norwegian philosopher, writer and mountaineer.
His doctoral thesis was called On the tragic and was completed in 1941. Unusual for a philosophy work it has later been republished several times.
In addition to philosophical books Peter Wessel Zapffe wrote poetry, plays and stories. His humour work Vett og uvett (literally: Sense and the senseless) (1976) is by many called the Northern Norwegian Humour Bible.
Source:
Store Norske Leksikon, http://snl.no/.nbl_biografi/Peter_Wessel_Zapffe/utdypning
Information
(Objekt ID 29515)| Object type | Person |
| Born | December 18, 1899 (dead October 12, 1990) |
| Functions | Author, Researcher, Dramatist/Playwright, Other |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Gender | Male |
Education
Professional degree in law, 1923
Doctor in philosophy, 1941
Involved in productions (6)
| Title | Premiere | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Zapffe (The National Stage) | October 18, 2017 | Author |
| Zapffe (The Arctic Theatre) | June 18, 2016 | Author |
| Vett og uvett* (Sense and the Senseless) (Nordland Theatre) | Navember 30, 2011 | Author |
| Vett og uvett* (Sense and the senseless) (The Arctic Theatre) | February 11, 1994 | Author |
| Den fortapte sønn (Prosjektteateret) | 1991 | Playwright |
| Den italienske stråhatt (The National Stage) | December 26, 1956 | Translation, Adapted by |
Artworks (2)
| Title | Publiseringsdato | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Vett og uvett* (Sense and the senseless) | 1942, Literature, Comedy | – Author |
| Den fortapte sønn | Script | – Author |