Harald Nielsen

1879–1957 (age 78)

Biography

Harald Nielsen, born in 1879, turned his gifts for observation into novels and essays that celebrated quiet courage and the complexity of everyday friendships. He wrote in a voice that was sincere, never flashy, encouraging readers to slow down and see one another.

His lifelong dedication to literature also included mentoring young writers, and the gentle shade of Assistens og Søholm Kirkegård offers a place for readers to remember his calm example.

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