Portrait of Helge Rode
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Author

Helge Rode

Danish writer, critic and journalist (1870-1937)

Born
October 16, 1870, Frederiksberg
Died
March 23, 1937, Frederiksberg
Nationality
Kingdom of Denmark
Occupation
Journalist, writer, poet and literary critic

Life and work

Helge Rode (16 October 1870 – 23 March 1937) was a Danish writer and critic, and journalist for Politiken, Berlingske Tidende, and Illustreret Tidende. He was born in Frederiksberg, a son of Margrethe Rode, the brother of politician Ove Rode, and father of actor Ebbe Rode. In 1905, he married the writer Edith Rode, with whom he had four children.

He was a critic of Georg Brandes and the Modern Breakthrough. Composer Carl Nielsen's piece Moderen (The Mother) was written for a play by Rode in 1920–1921.

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Collection

Books by Helge Rode

1 book