Mette Winge Denmark

Mette Winge, M.A., Ph.D. has worked with books all her life, as a scholar and as a writer. She has taught at the University of Copenhagen and at the Danish Library School, she has been head of the Department of Drama and Literature at Danmarks Radio, and managing editor of Danmarks Radio's 1st Programme. Doctorate thesis on Danish children's literature, papers, essays on books on literary sociology, women's socialisation, literary "places" in Denmark, Copenhagen in the golden age, and monographs on various Danish authors and literary genres.

Her fictional work includes the novels: Skriverjomfruen: en guvernanteroman, 1988, Novemberlys: en klunketidsroman, 1990 (both historical novels), Sandflugt: en kærlighedsroman, 1991 (contemporary novel), Den femte vinter: en besættelsestidsroman, 1993 (which describes the ten last months of the German occupation of Denmark as seen through the eyes of four women), Grønt mørke: en koldtidsroman, 1994, P-vagten: en letlæsningsroman, 1996 (both portrayals of contemporary life), and Når fisken fanger solen 1996. - Further, two books for young readers: Ri og redeligheden, 1994, and Skyggen på hjørnet, 1995.
Plays: Skriverjomfruen, Thomas K., and Ridderen af den bedrøvelige skikkelse.

Mette Winge's novel Et udestående (An Account to Settle), (Gyldendal, 2005) is both a crime and a historical novel, a depiction of the industrial inventions of the time and great historical characters that all contribute to the exact portrayal of the period. A puzzle of intricate descriptions, moods and depictions that all come together and form a true crime novel.

“Once again Mette Winge depicts a period of time with all its detail, conflicts and vibrancy. Well done; linguistically superb.” (Politiken)

“Mette Winge blends present day into history and history into the present. And you will be greatly entertained at the same time” (Weekenedavisen)

“… the novel’s composition is elegant, the characters’ destinies are cleverly interwoven and the story is simply engrossing.” (Information)