Urd (magazine)

Poster by Andreas Bloch and Olaf Krohn.

Urd was a Norwegian women's magazine that existed from 1879 to 1958.[1]

History and profile

Urd was named after Urðr, a guardian of the Yggdrasil in Norse mythology. It was founded by sisters Cecilie and Anna Bøe in 1879.[2] Anna was the editor-in-chief until 1933, whereas Cecilie had responsibility for finance.[3] The magazine was marked by a higher content of art and culture than many other women's magazines, and had a distinct faith in progress, and a Christian profile. It also included articles concerning the struggle for women’s suffrage.[4]

The magazine became defunct in 1958 due to weak finances.[2][5]

References

  1. ↑ Brita Ytre-Arne. "Women’s magazines and their readers" (PhD Thesis). University of Bergen. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  2. 1 2 Janet Garton (1 December 2000). Norwegian Women's Writing 1850-1990. A&C Black. p. 98. ISBN 978-0-567-38757-8. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  3. ↑ Haavardsholm, Espen. "Anna Bøe". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 19 December 2009.
  4. ↑ Brita Ytre-Arne (2013). "Changing Magazine Journalism" (PDF). Nordicom Review 34 (Special Issue): 75–88. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  5. ↑ Henriksen, Petter, ed. (2007). "Urd – kvinneblad". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 19 December 2009.
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