Thomas Korsgaard published his first novel in 2017 at just 21 years old. In 2021 he won the Danish literature prize ‘De Gyldne Laurbær’ for ‘You probably should have been there’ as its youngest ever laureate.
Why I write:
"I write to get closer to humans. To all that is problematic and difficult and uncomfortable about us and our lives.
Whenever I read something that provokes strong feelings within me, I make a point to ask myself what’s going on, why am I getting angry, annoyed, quiet?
Literature holds a treasure trove of insights for those who are willing to engage with it."
(https://www.kunst.dk/english/art-forms/literature/danish-voices/thomas-korsgaard-thats-not-why-i-write)
Petra Kleis
