Truls Olav Winther (30 June 1944 â 6 September 2024) was a Norwegian literary scholar.
Born on 30 June 1944, Winther graduated as cand.mag. from the University of Oslo in 1969, and as dr.philos. in 1974. He was appointed professor of French literature at the University of Oslo in 1986. He was appointed professor at the University of Bergen in 1994.
His specialities were French philosophy and history of ideas, in particular the philosopher Henri Bergson. He also specialized in the works of poet and dramatist Paul Claudel.
His publications include the essays collection from 1972, from 1976, from 1978, about the philosophy of Henri Bergson, and from 1980.
Winther died in Bergen on 6 September 2024, at the age of 80.