Kinck, Hans Ernst (1865–1926)

Norwegian novelist and playwright. His novels reflect his interest in the peasant psychology, though his use of colourful dialect often makes his style difficult to understand and to translate. His writing was influenced by repeated visits to Italy. Among Kinck's best-known works are Flaggermus-vinger 1896, Sneskavlen brast 1918–19, and the verse play Driftekaren 1908.