Asko Sahlberg
Author
Asko Sahlberg (b. 1964) is one of the most distinguished contemporary Finnish authors. He has been living in Sweden, near Gothenburg, since 1996.
Sahlberg writes both dense and intense novellas, and large-scale fresco-type narratives on historic subjects. He excels at discussing profound and timeless issues and contemporary problems alike.
Awards & nominations
Awards
2009
Kaisa Vilhunen
2005
Kaisa Vilhunen
2017
Veijo Meri Prize
2003
Savonian Literary Prize
2002
Pekkanen Prize
2000
Kalevi Jäntti Prize
1988
F. E. Sillanpää Prize
Nominations
2014
Dublin Literature Award
2014
Torchbearer Prize
2006
Nordic Council Literary Prize
2018
Runeberg Literary Prize
2016
Runeberg Literary Prize
2013
Finlandia Fiction Prize
2004
Finlandia Fiction Prize
2001
Finlandia Fiction Prize
