Lise Nørgaard (born Elise Jensen; 14 June 1917 - 1 January 2023) was a Danish journalist and writer known for her precise and often humorous portrayals of Danish cultural life. Nørgaard wrote novels, compilations of essays and short stories. The memoir of her childhood, Kun en pige (Only a girl), became a bestseller in 1992 and is considered her masterpiece. The work was adapted into a feature film in 1995.

Life and career

Nørgaard became a journalist for the Politiken newspaper

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