Background
Aanrud, who came from a rural family, was born and raised in Auggedalen, a valley in Gausdal (part of Gudbrandsdal).
Aanrud, who came from a rural family, was born and raised in Auggedalen, a valley in Gausdal (part of Gudbrandsdal).
He attended a grammar school and then practised as a private tutor.
He wrote plays, poetry, and stories depicting rural life in his native Gudbrandsdal, Norway. When he had some success with his literary works he moved to Oslo. There he was a literary and theatre critic.
From 1911 to 1923 he was also an adviser at the national theatre of Oslo.