Thomas Birnie, Ph.D. (University of Washington) Norwegian

Dr. Birnie received his Ph.D. in German literature from the University of Washington and his MA from King's College, University of London. His areas of specialization are German and Scandinavian naturalism and the interwar Norwegian novel. The writings of Alexander Kielland continue to inspire his research, and he is presently working collaboratively on translations of several of the author's novellas and short stories. He has presented papers at numerous conferences and has been actively engaged in promoting Scandinavian culture locally.

Contact Information
Phone: 503-725-3522
Email: birnie@pdx.edu