forfatterskap
Forfatterskap is a Norwegian term that denotes the status of being an author or, more commonly, the body of work produced by a writer. It refers to the author's oeuvre—the complete set of literary works associated with a single writer—as well as the professional identity and reputation that accompany the role of author. The term is often used in literary criticism, biography, and studies of national literature to discuss how an author’s writings form a coherent whole and how they have come to be perceived.
Etymology and scope: The word combines forfatter (author) and skap (state, nature, or condition), signaling the
In scholarship, forfatterskap is used to analyze authors’ development, influence, and place in literary history. Critics
- Oeuvre