Kirsten Thorup

Kirsten Thorup, a Danish author, was born in Gelsted, Funen, Denmark in 1942 and now lives in Copenhagen. She is the author of three poetry collections, a volume of short stories, and three novels including "Baby" which has been translated into English. She has also written for films, television, and radio. Her novel, "Den lange sommer", was published in Denmark in 1979.