Bernt Lie

Born in 1868, Bernt Lie was a Norwegian author who wrote fiction for adults as well as books for younger readers. He was part of a notable literary family: he was the son of the writer Jonas Lie, and literature surrounded him from an early age.

Lie published novels, short prose, and children’s books, building a reputation as a versatile writer in Norwegian literature around the turn of the 20th century. He died in 1916, leaving behind a body of work that is still remembered in basic reference sources and literary histories.

Although he is not as widely known internationally as some of his contemporaries, his name continues to appear in overviews of Norwegian authors from the period, especially for readers interested in family literary traditions and Scandinavian writing for younger audiences.