Dobloug

Dobloug is a Norwegian surname. In Norwegian cultural life, the name is closely associated with a philanthropic legacy that funded one of the country’s major literary honors, the Dobloug Prize.

The Dobloug Prize, known in Norwegian as the Doblougprisen, was established through a bequest from Birger Dobloug, a Norwegian businessman and patron of the arts. The prize is awarded annually to Norwegian authors in recognition of a substantial and sustained contribution to Norwegian literature. It is administered by the Norwegian Publishers’ Association and funded by the Dobloug bequest. The award is regarded as one of Norway’s leading literary prizes, emphasizing a body of work rather than a single publication and spanning poetry, fiction, essays, and other forms of literary writing.

Beyond the prize, the surname Dobloug appears in Norwegian public life as a family name associated with business, culture, and philanthropy. The Dobloug legacy in literature has helped to promote Norwegian authors and reinforce support for literary arts within the country. As such, the Dobloug name is primarily recognized for its role in fostering Norwegian literary culture through the prize and its historical patronage.