Hanna Winsnes

Hanna Winsnes
Hanna Winsnes, portrayed by Mathias Stoltenberg
Born	29 August 1789 Bragernæs (Drammen), Norway
Died	19 October 1872 (aged 83)
Nationality	Norwegian
Occupation	Poet, novelist, non-fiction writer
Known for	Being the first female novelist in Norway
Notable work	Grevens Datter (novel, 1841) Lærebog i de forskjellige Grene af Huusholdningen (cookbook, 1845)
Spouse(s)	Paul Winsnes
Relatives	Hans Strøm (uncle) Barbra Ring (great-granddaughter)

Hanna Winsnes (29 August 1789 – 19 October 1872) was a Norwegian poet, novelist and non-fiction writer. She was born in Drammen, and was married to priest and politician Paul Winsnes. She was the first female novelist in Norway, her first was Grevens Datter from 1841, published under the pseudonym "Hugo Schwarz". She is particularly remembered for her cookbook, Lærebog i de forskjellige Grene af Huusholdningen from 1845, which also included themes such as livestock farming, butchering, baking, boiling of soap, and candlemoulding.^[1][2]

See also

• Cajsa Warg, Sweden's "Hanna Winsnes"

References

1. "Hanna Winsnes". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
2. Hareide, Jorunn. "Hanna Winsnes". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 10 September 2011.