Author and Poet. One of Sweden's leading proletarian-writers. His writing was often autobiographical and was coloured by his harsh childhood, growing up in a poor home under bad conditions. He made his debute as a poet in 1931, with the collection of poems "Den svarta lutan". His first novel, "En natt i juli", was published in 1933. His breakthrough was in 1936 with "Jag - Lars Hård", very much describing his own life. Other noted books from his vast production are "Trägudars land" (1940), "Torntuppen" (1941), "Porten som kallas trång" (1952) and "Sommarorgel" (1954). He had a great interest in mysticism which is reflected in several of his novels. In Håbo, Uppland, there is a museum dedicated to his memory.
Author and Poet. One of Sweden's leading proletarian-writers. His writing was often autobiographical and was coloured by his harsh childhood, growing up in a poor home under bad conditions. He made his debute as a poet in 1931, with the collection of poems "Den svarta lutan". His first novel, "En natt i juli", was published in 1933. His breakthrough was in 1936 with "Jag - Lars Hård", very much describing his own life. Other noted books from his vast production are "Trägudars land" (1940), "Torntuppen" (1941), "Porten som kallas trång" (1952) and "Sommarorgel" (1954). He had a great interest in mysticism which is reflected in several of his novels. In Håbo, Uppland, there is a museum dedicated to his memory.
Bio by: Peter Robsahm
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