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Aase Berg
Aase Berg (born 1967) is a Swedish poet and critic.
Aase Berg (born 1967) is a Swedish poet and critic.
Albert Engström
Albert Laurentius Johannes Engström was a Swedish artist, author and member of the Swedish Academy from 1922.
Albert Laurentius Johannes Engström was a Swedish artist, author and member of the Swedish Academy from 1922.
Alexandra Gripenberg
Alexandra Gripenberg, also known as Alexandra van Grippenberg, (30 August 1857, Kurkijoki, Finland - 24 December 1913) was a Finnish social activist, author, editor, newspaper publisher, a...
Alexandra Gripenberg, also known as Alexandra van Grippenberg, (30 August 1857, Kurkijoki, Finland - 24 December 1913) was a Finnish social activist, author, editor, newspaper publisher, a...
Anders Frostenson
Anders Frostenson was a Swedish hymnwriter, priest and writer.
Anders Frostenson was a Swedish hymnwriter, priest and writer.
Anders Olsson
Anders Olsson (born 19 June 1949) is a Swedish writer, professor of literature at Stockholm University, literary critic and member of the Swedish Academy.
Anders Olsson (born 19 June 1949) is a Swedish writer, professor of literature at Stockholm University, literary critic and member of the Swedish Academy.
Anders Österling
Anders Österling was a Swedish poet and writer.
Anders Österling was a Swedish poet and writer.
Anna Maria Lenngren
Anna Maria Lenngren (née Malmstedt; June 18, 1754 – March 8, 1817) was a Swedish writer, poet, feminist, translator and salonist.
Anna Maria Lenngren (née Malmstedt; June 18, 1754 – March 8, 1817) was a Swedish writer, poet, feminist, translator and salonist.
Anna Myrberg
Anna Myrberg (1878 – 1931) was a Swedish author and song lyricist.
Anna Myrberg (1878 – 1931) was a Swedish author and song lyricist.
Anna-Lena Lodenius
Elsie Anna-Lena Lodenius Wikström is a Swedish journalist, author and lecturer, best known for his studies of autonomous and extreme nationalist movements.
Elsie Anna-Lena Lodenius Wikström is a Swedish journalist, author and lecturer, best known for his studies of autonomous and extreme nationalist movements.
Anni Blomqvist
Anni Viktoria Karlsson was a Finland-Swedish novelist.
Anni Viktoria Karlsson was a Finland-Swedish novelist.
Astrid Lindgren
Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren, 14 November 1907 – 28 January 2002 was a Swedish author and screenwriter.
Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren, 14 November 1907 – 28 January 2002 was a Swedish author and screenwriter.
August Blanche
August Blanche (September 17, 1811 – November 30, 1868) was a Swedish journalist, novelist, and a Socialist statesman.
August Blanche (September 17, 1811 – November 30, 1868) was a Swedish journalist, novelist, and a Socialist statesman.
August Strindberg
Johan August Strindberg (; 22 January 1849 – 14 May 1912) was a Swedish playwright, novelist, poet, essayist and painter.
Johan August Strindberg (; 22 January 1849 – 14 May 1912) was a Swedish playwright, novelist, poet, essayist and painter.
August Theodor Arvidson
August Theodor Arvidson (born October 13, 1883) was a bishop of The Methodist Church in Sweden.
August Theodor Arvidson (born October 13, 1883) was a bishop of The Methodist Church in Sweden.
Bodil Mårtensson
Bodil Mårtensson (born 1952 in Karlskrona, Sweden) is a Swedish author of crime (police) novels and adventure books for the moderately young.
Bodil Mårtensson (born 1952 in Karlskrona, Sweden) is a Swedish author of crime (police) novels and adventure books for the moderately young.
C.V.A. Strandberg
C.V.A. Strandberg was a Swedish hymnwriter and writer.
C.V.A. Strandberg was a Swedish hymnwriter and writer.
Calle Lindström
Calle Lindström was a Swedish singer and comedian from Östergötland.
Calle Lindström was a Swedish singer and comedian from Östergötland.
Carin Mannheimer
Carin Mannheimer is a Swedish screenwriter, author and film director.
Carin Mannheimer is a Swedish screenwriter, author and film director.
Carl Axel Mothander
Carl Axel Mothander (1886-1965) a former Swedish reserve officer; major in the White Finnish Army in the Finnish War of Independence 1917/18, organizer of the Finnish White Army's field hospital...
Carl Axel Mothander (1886-1965) a former Swedish reserve officer; major in the White Finnish Army in the Finnish War of Independence 1917/18, organizer of the Finnish White Army's field hospital...
Carl Jonas Love Almqvist
Carl Jonas Love (Ludvig) Almqvist (28 November 1793, Stockholm, Sweden – 26 September 1866, Bremen, Germany), was a romantic poet, early feminist, realist, composer, social critic and tra...
Carl Jonas Love (Ludvig) Almqvist (28 November 1793, Stockholm, Sweden – 26 September 1866, Bremen, Germany), was a romantic poet, early feminist, realist, composer, social critic and tra...
Carl-Michael Edenborg
Carl-Michael Edenborg (formerly surnamed Strömberg), born 1967, is a Swedish writer, critic, editor, publisher and historian of ideas and literature.
Carl-Michael Edenborg (formerly surnamed Strömberg), born 1967, is a Swedish writer, critic, editor, publisher and historian of ideas and literature.
Catharina Ahlgren
Catharina Ahlgren (1734 – c. 1800) was a Swedish feminist writer, poet, translator, managing editor, and one of the first identifiable female journalists in Sweden.
Catharina Ahlgren (1734 – c. 1800) was a Swedish feminist writer, poet, translator, managing editor, and one of the first identifiable female journalists in Sweden.
Charlotta Öberg
Charlotta Öberg (Stockholm 1818 - 21 June 1856) known as Lotta Öberg, was a Swedish poet.
Charlotta Öberg (Stockholm 1818 - 21 June 1856) known as Lotta Öberg, was a Swedish poet.
Christian Eric Fahlcrantz
Christian Eric Fahlcrantz, (30 August 1780 - 6 August 1866), Swedish author, was born at Stora Tuna in Dalarna.
Christian Eric Fahlcrantz, (30 August 1780 - 6 August 1866), Swedish author, was born at Stora Tuna in Dalarna.
Christina Charlotta Cederström
Christina Charlotta Cederström (née Mörner af Morlanda) (2 March 1760 – 22 February 1832) was a Swedish Dilettante artist, salon hostess, and baroness.
Christina Charlotta Cederström (née Mörner af Morlanda) (2 March 1760 – 22 February 1832) was a Swedish Dilettante artist, salon hostess, and baroness.
Cletus Nelson Nwadike
Cletus Nelson Nwadike, born 1966 is a Swedish-Nigerian poet and author.
Cletus Nelson Nwadike, born 1966 is a Swedish-Nigerian poet and author.
Ebbe Schön
Ebbe Schön is a Swedish author, folklorist and associate professor in literature at Stockholm University.
Ebbe Schön is a Swedish author, folklorist and associate professor in literature at Stockholm University.
Eino Hanski
Eino Hanski (17 July 1928- 17 August 2000) was a Swedish-Finnish-Russian-Karelian author, dramatist and sculptor.
Eino Hanski (17 July 1928- 17 August 2000) was a Swedish-Finnish-Russian-Karelian author, dramatist and sculptor.
Elin Wägner
Elin Matilda Elisabet Wägner (May 16, 1882 – January 7, 1949) was a Swedish writer, journalist, feminist, teacher, ecologist and pacifist.
Elin Matilda Elisabet Wägner (May 16, 1882 – January 7, 1949) was a Swedish writer, journalist, feminist, teacher, ecologist and pacifist.
Ellen Key
Ellen Karolina Sofia Key was a Swedish difference feminist writer on many subjects in the fields of family life, ethics and education and was an important figure in the Modern Breakthrough movement.
Ellen Karolina Sofia Key was a Swedish difference feminist writer on many subjects in the fields of family life, ethics and education and was an important figure in the Modern Breakthrough movement.
Elsa Beskow
Elsa Beskow (née Maartman) (11 February 1874 – 30 June 1953) was a Swedish author and illustrator of children's books.
Elsa Beskow (née Maartman) (11 February 1874 – 30 June 1953) was a Swedish author and illustrator of children's books.
Emanuel Swedenborg
Emanuel Swedenborg (born Emanuel Swedberg; January 29, 1688 – March 29, 1772) was a Swedish scientist, philosopher, theologian and Christian mystic.
Emanuel Swedenborg (born Emanuel Swedberg; January 29, 1688 – March 29, 1772) was a Swedish scientist, philosopher, theologian and Christian mystic.
Emil Norlander
Emil Norlander (May 5, 1865 - April 11, 1935) was a Swedish journalist, author and producer.
Emil Norlander (May 5, 1865 - April 11, 1935) was a Swedish journalist, author and producer.
Emil von Qvanten
Emil von Qvanten (22 August 1827 - 5 December 1903) was a Finnish-Swedish poet, librarian, publisher and politician.
Emil von Qvanten (22 August 1827 - 5 December 1903) was a Finnish-Swedish poet, librarian, publisher and politician.
Emmy Köhler
Emmy Köhler was a Swedish hymnwriter and writer.
Emmy Köhler was a Swedish hymnwriter and writer.
Eric Hermelin
Eric Axel Hermelin, Baron Hermelin (June 22, 1860 – November 8, 1944) was a Swedish author and prolific translator of Persian works of literature.
Eric Axel Hermelin, Baron Hermelin (June 22, 1860 – November 8, 1944) was a Swedish author and prolific translator of Persian works of literature.
Erik Gustaf Geijer
Erik Gustaf Geijer was a Swedish writer, historian, poet, philosopher, and composer.
Erik Gustaf Geijer was a Swedish writer, historian, poet, philosopher, and composer.
Erik Mesterton
Erik Mesterton (4 October 1903 – 10 January 2004) was a Swedish author, literature critic and translator.
Erik Mesterton (4 October 1903 – 10 January 2004) was a Swedish author, literature critic and translator.
Erik Ågren (writer)
Erik Ågren (1924 - 2008) was a Finnish translator and writer.
Erik Ågren (1924 - 2008) was a Finnish translator and writer.
Erika Liebman
Erika Liebman (1738–1803) was a Swedish poet and academic.
Erika Liebman (1738–1803) was a Swedish poet and academic.
Ernst Didring
Ernst Didring was an early 20th century author who wrote mainly of life in his home country of Sweden (October 18, 1868, Stockholm - October 13, 1931, Stockholm).
Ernst Didring was an early 20th century author who wrote mainly of life in his home country of Sweden (October 18, 1868, Stockholm - October 13, 1931, Stockholm).
Eugen Semitjov
Eugen Semitjov (1923 – 1987) was a Swedish journalist, author, and artist of Russian descent.
Eugen Semitjov (1923 – 1987) was a Swedish journalist, author, and artist of Russian descent.
Eugénie Söderberg
Eugenie Söderberg (1903–1973) was a Swedish-American writer and journalist born in Heidelberg, Germany noted for her profound concern with women's issues which she addressed in her novels and s...
Eugenie Söderberg (1903–1973) was a Swedish-American writer and journalist born in Heidelberg, Germany noted for her profound concern with women's issues which she addressed in her novels and s...
Eva Bexell
Eva Bexell is a Swedish author of children's books.
Eva Bexell is a Swedish author of children's books.
Eva Gabrielsson
Eva Gabrielsson (born 17 November 1953) is a Swedish architect, author, political activist, feminist, and the long-time partner of the late Swedish mystery novelist Stieg Larsson.
Eva Gabrielsson (born 17 November 1953) is a Swedish architect, author, political activist, feminist, and the long-time partner of the late Swedish mystery novelist Stieg Larsson.
Eva Moberg (writer)
Eva Moberg was a Swedish feminist and writer.
Eva Moberg was a Swedish feminist and writer.
Folke Mellvig
Karl Folke Sigvard Mellvig (23 May 1913 in Malmö, Sweden–4 September 1994 in Haninge Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden) was a Swedish writer and screenwriter.
Karl Folke Sigvard Mellvig (23 May 1913 in Malmö, Sweden–4 September 1994 in Haninge Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden) was a Swedish writer and screenwriter.
Frank Heller
Frank Heller was the pen name of the Swedish writer Gunnar Serner (July 20, 1886 - October 14, 1947).
Frank Heller was the pen name of the Swedish writer Gunnar Serner (July 20, 1886 - October 14, 1947).
Frans G. Bengtsson
Frans Gunnar Bengtsson (October 4, 1894 – December 19, 1954) was a Swedish novelist, essayist, poet and biographer.
Frans Gunnar Bengtsson (October 4, 1894 – December 19, 1954) was a Swedish novelist, essayist, poet and biographer.
Frans Gunnar Bengtsson
Frans Gunnar Bengtsson (October 4, 1894 – December 19, 1954) was a Swedish novelist, essayist, poet and biographer.
Frans Gunnar Bengtsson (October 4, 1894 – December 19, 1954) was a Swedish novelist, essayist, poet and biographer.
Fredrik Nyberg (writer)
Fredrik Nyberg born 1968 in Partille, is a Swedish writer and poet.
Fredrik Nyberg born 1968 in Partille, is a Swedish writer and poet.
Fredrika Bremer
Fredrika Bremer (17 August 1801 - 31 December 1865) was a Swedish writer and a feminist activist.
Fredrika Bremer (17 August 1801 - 31 December 1865) was a Swedish writer and a feminist activist.
Fritiof Nilsson Piraten
Fritiof Nilsson Piraten, born Nils Fritiof Adam Nilsson was a Swedish author, from the south-most province Skåne, which plays an important role in many of his books.
Fritiof Nilsson Piraten, born Nils Fritiof Adam Nilsson was a Swedish author, from the south-most province Skåne, which plays an important role in many of his books.
Georg Henrik von Wright
Georg Henrik von Wright was a Finnish philosopher, who succeeded Ludwig Wittgenstein as professor at the University of Cambridge.
Georg Henrik von Wright was a Finnish philosopher, who succeeded Ludwig Wittgenstein as professor at the University of Cambridge.
Georg Kåhre
George Kåhre (1899 – 1969) was a teacher and author on the Åland Islands, Finland.
George Kåhre (1899 – 1969) was a teacher and author on the Åland Islands, Finland.
Georg Stiernhielm
Georg Stiernhielm (August 7, 1598 – April 22, 1672) was a Swedish civil servant, linguist and poet.
Georg Stiernhielm (August 7, 1598 – April 22, 1672) was a Swedish civil servant, linguist and poet.
Gunilla Bergström
Gunilla Bergström (born 3 July 1942) is a Swedish author and illustrator of children´s books.
Gunilla Bergström (born 3 July 1942) is a Swedish author and illustrator of children´s books.
Gunnar D. Hansson
Gunnar D. Hansson, born in 1945 on the island Smögen in Sweden, is an author, poet, essayist, translator and associate professor of literature at Göteborg University.
Gunnar D. Hansson, born in 1945 on the island Smögen in Sweden, is an author, poet, essayist, translator and associate professor of literature at Göteborg University.
Gunnar Gunnarson
Gunnar Gunnarson (1918 – 2002) was a Swedish socialist, marxist historian, writer and publicist.
Gunnar Gunnarson (1918 – 2002) was a Swedish socialist, marxist historian, writer and publicist.
Gunnar Wennerberg
Gunnar Wennerberg (Lidköping 2 October 1817 – Läckö 24 August 1901), Swedish poet, composer and politician.
Gunnar Wennerberg (Lidköping 2 October 1817 – Läckö 24 August 1901), Swedish poet, composer and politician.
Gunnel Linde
Gunnel Linde (born October 14, 1924 in Stockholm) is a Swedish writer who has written over forty children's books.
Gunnel Linde (born October 14, 1924 in Stockholm) is a Swedish writer who has written over forty children's books.
Gustaf Adolf Montgomery
Gustaf Adolf Montgomery (1790-1861) was a Finnish colonel.
Gustaf Adolf Montgomery (1790-1861) was a Finnish colonel.
Gustav Sandgren
Gustav Sandgren, born 20 August 1904 in Western Stenby in Motala, Östergötland, died 11 August 1983 at Indore in Stockholm, was an author.
Gustav Sandgren, born 20 August 1904 in Western Stenby in Motala, Östergötland, died 11 August 1983 at Indore in Stockholm, was an author.
Göran Rosenberg
Göran Jakob Rosenberg is a Swedish journalist and author.
Göran Jakob Rosenberg is a Swedish journalist and author.
Göran Svenning and David Hellström
Lyricist Göran Svenning and composer David Hellström were a top Swedish songwriting team of the early 20th century.
Lyricist Göran Svenning and composer David Hellström were a top Swedish songwriting team of the early 20th century.
Göran Tunström
Göran Tunström (14 May 1937, Borgvik, Grums Municipality – February 5, 2000, Stockholm) was a Swedish author.
Göran Tunström (14 May 1937, Borgvik, Grums Municipality – February 5, 2000, Stockholm) was a Swedish author.
Gösta Knutsson
Gösta Lars August Knutsson was a Swedish radio producer and writer of a popular series of children's books about the cat Pelle Svanslös.
Gösta Lars August Knutsson was a Swedish radio producer and writer of a popular series of children's books about the cat Pelle Svanslös.
Hans Alfredson
Hans Folke "Hasse" Alfredson (born 28 June 1931) is a Swedish actor, film director, writer and comedian.
Hans Folke "Hasse" Alfredson (born 28 June 1931) is a Swedish actor, film director, writer and comedian.
Hans Ruin
Hans Ruin was a Finnish philosopher and writer.
Hans Ruin was a Finnish philosopher and writer.
Haquin Spegel
Haquin Spegel (Haqvin) (June 14, 1645 – April 17, 1714), born Håkan Spegel in Ronneby in south-east Sweden, was a religious author and hymn writer who held several bishop's seats.
Haquin Spegel (Haqvin) (June 14, 1645 – April 17, 1714), born Håkan Spegel in Ronneby in south-east Sweden, was a religious author and hymn writer who held several bishop's seats.
Harriet Löwenhjelm
Harriet Löwenhjelm (1887, Helsingborg - 1918) was a Swedish artist and writer.
Harriet Löwenhjelm (1887, Helsingborg - 1918) was a Swedish artist and writer.
Hasse Alfredson
Hans Folke "Hasse" Alfredson (born 28 June 1931) is a Swedish actor, film director, writer and comedian.
Hans Folke "Hasse" Alfredson (born 28 June 1931) is a Swedish actor, film director, writer and comedian.
Helena Willis
Helena Elsa Margareta Willis (born 16 April 1964 in Stockholm) is a Swedish illustrator and author.
Helena Elsa Margareta Willis (born 16 April 1964 in Stockholm) is a Swedish illustrator and author.
Henning Mankell
Henning Mankell is a Swedish crime writer, children's author, leftist activist and dramatist, best known for a series of mystery novels starring his most famous creation, Inspector Kurt Wallander.
Henning Mankell is a Swedish crime writer, children's author, leftist activist and dramatist, best known for a series of mystery novels starring his most famous creation, Inspector Kurt Wallander.
Henrik Ståhl
Jon Henrik Ståhl is a Swedish actor, playwright, author and television host.
Jon Henrik Ståhl is a Swedish actor, playwright, author and television host.
Henrik Tikkanen
Georg Henrik Tikannen was a Finnish author, known primarily for anti-war literature.
Georg Henrik Tikannen was a Finnish author, known primarily for anti-war literature.
Herman Sätherberg
Herman Sätherberg was a Swedish poet and writer.
Herman Sätherberg was a Swedish poet and writer.
Hjalmar Bergman
Hjalmar Fredrik Elgérus Bergman was a Swedish writer and playwright.
Hjalmar Fredrik Elgérus Bergman was a Swedish writer and playwright.
Hjalmar Gullberg
Hjalmar Gullberg (30 May 1898 – 19 July 1961) was a Swedish writer, poet and translator of Greek drama into Swedish.
Hjalmar Gullberg (30 May 1898 – 19 July 1961) was a Swedish writer, poet and translator of Greek drama into Swedish.
Hjalmar Söderberg
Hjalmar Emil Fredrik Söderberg was a Swedish novelist, playwright, poet and journalist.
Hjalmar Emil Fredrik Söderberg was a Swedish novelist, playwright, poet and journalist.
Håkan Nesser
Håkan Nesser is a Swedish author and teacher who has written a number of successful novels, mostly crime fiction.
Håkan Nesser is a Swedish author and teacher who has written a number of successful novels, mostly crime fiction.
Inger and Lasse Sandberg
Inger and Lasse Sandberg are Swedish authors of children's books.
Inger and Lasse Sandberg are Swedish authors of children's books.
Inger Jalakas
Inger Marianne Elisabeth Jalakas is a Swedish author and journalist.
Inger Marianne Elisabeth Jalakas is a Swedish author and journalist.
Inger Sandberg
Inger and Lasse Sandberg are Swedish authors of children's books.
Inger and Lasse Sandberg are Swedish authors of children's books.
Irmelin Sandman Lilius
Irmelin Sandman Lilius (born June 14, 1936 in Helsinki) is a Swedish-speaking Finnish author.
Irmelin Sandman Lilius (born June 14, 1936 in Helsinki) is a Swedish-speaking Finnish author.
Ivan Mathias Petersson
Ivan Mathias Gunnar Petersson is a Swedish actor, film director, author and screenwriter.
Ivan Mathias Gunnar Petersson is a Swedish actor, film director, author and screenwriter.
Jan Olof Olsson
Jan Olof Lennart Olsson (pen name Jolo) (31 March 1920 Stockholm, Sweden — 30 April 1974, Hjärnarp, Skåne) was a popular Swedish writer and a journalist for the Swedish newspaper Dagens ...
Jan Olof Lennart Olsson (pen name Jolo) (31 March 1920 Stockholm, Sweden — 30 April 1974, Hjärnarp, Skåne) was a popular Swedish writer and a journalist for the Swedish newspaper Dagens ...
Jan-Olof Ekholm
Jan-Olof Ekholm is a Swedish detective fiction writer born in Grytnäs, Dalarna, Sweden, also known for some children's literature works.
Jan-Olof Ekholm is a Swedish detective fiction writer born in Grytnäs, Dalarna, Sweden, also known for some children's literature works.
Jesper Svenbro
Jesper Svenbro (born March 10, 1944, in Landskrona, Scania) is a Swedish poet, classical philologist, and member of the Swedish Academy.
Jesper Svenbro (born March 10, 1944, in Landskrona, Scania) is a Swedish poet, classical philologist, and member of the Swedish Academy.
Joakim Pirinen
Joakim Pirinen (born 28 May 1961 in Solna, Stockholm County) is a Swedish illustrator, author, and comic creator.
Joakim Pirinen (born 28 May 1961 in Solna, Stockholm County) is a Swedish illustrator, author, and comic creator.
Joel Pettersson
Joel Pettersson (June 8, 1892 - January 5, 1937) was a painter and writer on the Åland Islands, Finland.
Joel Pettersson (June 8, 1892 - January 5, 1937) was a painter and writer on the Åland Islands, Finland.
Johan Fredrik Peringskiöld
Johan Fredrik Peringskiöld (September 13, 1689 – March 2, 1725) was a Swedish translator.
Johan Fredrik Peringskiöld (September 13, 1689 – March 2, 1725) was a Swedish translator.
Johan Gabriel Oxenstierna
Count Johan Gabriel Oxenstierna (19 July 1750 – 29 July 1818) was a Swedish poet, politician, diplomat and member of the Swedish Academy, holding seat number 8.
Count Johan Gabriel Oxenstierna (19 July 1750 – 29 July 1818) was a Swedish poet, politician, diplomat and member of the Swedish Academy, holding seat number 8.
Johan Ludvig Runeberg
Johan Ludvig Runeberg (5 February 1804, Jakobstad – 6 May 1877, Porvoo) was a Finnish poet, and is the national poet of Finland.
Johan Ludvig Runeberg (5 February 1804, Jakobstad – 6 May 1877, Porvoo) was a Finnish poet, and is the national poet of Finland.
Johan Olof Wallin
Johan Olof Wallin,, was a Swedish minister, orator, poet and later Archbishop of Uppsala, Sweden.
Johan Olof Wallin,, was a Swedish minister, orator, poet and later Archbishop of Uppsala, Sweden.
Johan Peringskiöld
Johan Peringskiöld (October 6, 1654 – March 24, 1720) was born in Strängnäs and died in Stockholm.
Johan Peringskiöld (October 6, 1654 – March 24, 1720) was born in Strängnäs and died in Stockholm.
Johanna Eleonora De la Gardie
Johanna Eleonora De la Gardie (Hamburg 1661 - Stockholm 1708), was a Swedish writer, poet, lady-in-waiting and noble.
Johanna Eleonora De la Gardie (Hamburg 1661 - Stockholm 1708), was a Swedish writer, poet, lady-in-waiting and noble.
Johannes Edfelt
Bo Johannes Edfelt (December 21, 1904 – August 27, 1997), was a Swedish writer, poet, translator and literary critic.
Bo Johannes Edfelt (December 21, 1904 – August 27, 1997), was a Swedish writer, poet, translator and literary critic.
Johannes Messenius
Johannes Messenius (1579–1636) was a Swedish historian, dramatist and university professor.
Johannes Messenius (1579–1636) was a Swedish historian, dramatist and university professor.
Jödde i Göljaryd
Known as the father of bondkomik, Jödde i Göljaryd was a beloved storyteller, whose folk humor and songs dominated popular culture in Sweden during the 1890s.
Known as the father of bondkomik, Jödde i Göljaryd was a beloved storyteller, whose folk humor and songs dominated popular culture in Sweden during the 1890s.
Jörn Donner
Jörn Johan Donner is a Finnish writer, film director, actor, producer, politician, founder of Finnish Film Archive and a member of the Donner family.
Jörn Johan Donner is a Finnish writer, film director, actor, producer, politician, founder of Finnish Film Archive and a member of the Donner family.
Kalle Nämdeman
Kalle Nämdeman was the stage name of Karl Gustafsson, a Swedish songwriter, performer and recording artist.
Kalle Nämdeman was the stage name of Karl Gustafsson, a Swedish songwriter, performer and recording artist.
Kar de Mumma
Kar de Mumma (August 14, 1904 in Stockholm – July 7, 1997 in Stockholm), birth name Erik Harald Zetterström, was a Swedish humorous writer and playwright.
Kar de Mumma (August 14, 1904 in Stockholm – July 7, 1997 in Stockholm), birth name Erik Harald Zetterström, was a Swedish humorous writer and playwright.
Karin Juel
Karin Juel was a Swedish actor and writer.
Karin Juel was a Swedish actor and writer.
Karin Smirnov
Karin Smirnov or Smirnoff, née Strindberg was a Finland-Swedish writer.
Karin Smirnov or Smirnoff, née Strindberg was a Finland-Swedish writer.
Karl Vennberg
Karl Vennberg (11 April 1910 - 12 May 1995) was a Swedish poet, writer and translator.
Karl Vennberg (11 April 1910 - 12 May 1995) was a Swedish poet, writer and translator.
Katarina Mazetti
Katarina Mazetti (born 29 April 1944 in Stockholm) is a Swedish author and journalist.
Katarina Mazetti (born 29 April 1944 in Stockholm) is a Swedish author and journalist.
Kjell Westö
Kjell Westö (born August 6, 1961 in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish author and journalist.
Kjell Westö (born August 6, 1961 in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish author and journalist.
Klas Östergren
Klas Östergren (born 20 February 1955) is a Swedish novelist, screenwriter and translator who, in 1999, was nominated for his country's top film award, the Guldbagge and, in 2005, received the g...
Klas Östergren (born 20 February 1955) is a Swedish novelist, screenwriter and translator who, in 1999, was nominated for his country's top film award, the Guldbagge and, in 2005, received the g...
Lars Bondeson
Lars Bondeson was the stage name of Carl Jansson-Öhlin, who was one of the founders of Swedish bondkomik (rustic humor).
Lars Bondeson was the stage name of Carl Jansson-Öhlin, who was one of the founders of Swedish bondkomik (rustic humor).
Lars Forssell
Lars Hans Carl Abraham Forssell (January 14, 1928 July 26, 2007) was a Swedish writer and member of the Swedish Academy.
Lars Hans Carl Abraham Forssell (January 14, 1928 July 26, 2007) was a Swedish writer and member of the Swedish Academy.
Lars Gyllensten
Lars Johan Wictor Gyllensten (12 November 1921 – 25 May 2006) was a Swedish author and physician, and a member of the Swedish Academy, which has the aim of furthering the "purity, vigour a...
Lars Johan Wictor Gyllensten (12 November 1921 – 25 May 2006) was a Swedish author and physician, and a member of the Swedish Academy, which has the aim of furthering the "purity, vigour a...
Lars Widding
Lars Widding (1924–1994) was a Swedish author and journalist, best known for his historic novels.
Lars Widding (1924–1994) was a Swedish author and journalist, best known for his historic novels.
Li Li (poet and translator)
Li Li, born January 20, 1961 in Shanghai, China currently residing in Stockholm, is a poet and translator.
Li Li, born January 20, 1961 in Shanghai, China currently residing in Stockholm, is a poet and translator.
Lorenzo Hammarsköld
Lorenzo Hammarsköld was a Swedish author.
Lorenzo Hammarsköld was a Swedish author.
Lukas Moodysson
Karl Frederik Lukas Moodysson is a Swedish author and film director.
Karl Frederik Lukas Moodysson is a Swedish author and film director.
Majgull Axelsson
Majgull Axelsson, born 1947 in Landskrona, is a famous Swedish journalist and writer.
Majgull Axelsson, born 1947 in Landskrona, is a famous Swedish journalist and writer.
Majken Johansson
Majken Johansson (August 7, 1930, Malmö – December 11, 1993) was a Swedish poet, writer and a Salvation Army soldier.
Majken Johansson (August 7, 1930, Malmö – December 11, 1993) was a Swedish poet, writer and a Salvation Army soldier.
Margareta Momma
Anna Margareta Momma (née von Bragner) (1702–1772) was a Swedish publisher, managing editor, journalist and feminist.
Anna Margareta Momma (née von Bragner) (1702–1772) was a Swedish publisher, managing editor, journalist and feminist.
Maria Wine
Maria Wine was a Swedish writer.
Maria Wine was a Swedish writer.
Marianne Fredriksson
Marianne Fredriksson, née Persson (March 28, 1927, Gothenburg – February 11, 2007, Österskär) was a Swedish author who worked and lived in Roslagen and Stockholm.
Marianne Fredriksson, née Persson (March 28, 1927, Gothenburg – February 11, 2007, Österskär) was a Swedish author who worked and lived in Roslagen and Stockholm.
Martin Lönnebo
Karl Martin Lönnebo is a Swedish clergyman who served as Bishop of the diocese of Linköping from 1980 to 1994.
Karl Martin Lönnebo is a Swedish clergyman who served as Bishop of the diocese of Linköping from 1980 to 1994.
Martin Widmark
Karl Martin Widmark (born 19 March 1961) is a Swedish children's writer and teacher.
Karl Martin Widmark (born 19 March 1961) is a Swedish children's writer and teacher.
Mathilda d'Orozco
Mathilda Valeria Beatrix d'Orozco also by marriage known as Cenami, Montgomery-Cederhjelm and Gyllenhaal, (14 June 1796 in Milan, Italy - 19 October 1863, Stora Ekeby, Rytterne...
Mathilda Valeria Beatrix d'Orozco also by marriage known as Cenami, Montgomery-Cederhjelm and Gyllenhaal, (14 June 1796 in Milan, Italy - 19 October 1863, Stora Ekeby, Rytterne...
Max Lundgren
Max Lundgren (22 March 1937 – 27 May 2005) was a Swedish author of children's books.
Max Lundgren (22 March 1937 – 27 May 2005) was a Swedish author of children's books.
Mietek Grocher
Mietek Grocher is a Polish Jewish author and speaker who survived the The Holocaust.
Mietek Grocher is a Polish Jewish author and speaker who survived the The Holocaust.
Moni Nilsson-Brännström
Moni Helena Nilsson Brännström is a Swedish author, best known for the books about Tsatsiki.
Moni Helena Nilsson Brännström is a Swedish author, best known for the books about Tsatsiki.
Monica Vikström-Jokela
Monica Vikström-Jokela is a Finnish-Swedish television script writer and author from Finland.
Monica Vikström-Jokela is a Finnish-Swedish television script writer and author from Finland.
Monika Fagerholm
Monika Kristina Fagerholm (born 26 February 1961 in Helsinki) is a Swedish-speaking Finnish author living in Ekenäs, Finland.
Monika Kristina Fagerholm (born 26 February 1961 in Helsinki) is a Swedish-speaking Finnish author living in Ekenäs, Finland.
Märta Helena Reenstierna
Märta Helena Reenstierna, also von Schnell, known as Årstafrun, was a Swedish diary writer.
Märta Helena Reenstierna, also von Schnell, known as Årstafrun, was a Swedish diary writer.
Natanael Beskow
Fredrik Natanael Beskow (March 9, 1865 – October 8, 1953) was a Swedish theologian and school headmaster.
Fredrik Natanael Beskow (March 9, 1865 – October 8, 1953) was a Swedish theologian and school headmaster.
Nils Hasselskog
Nils Hasselskog (born 1892, dead 1936) was a Swedish poet, writer and humourist.
Nils Hasselskog (born 1892, dead 1936) was a Swedish poet, writer and humourist.
Nils-Börje Stormbom
Nils-Börje Stormbom (born 26 September 1925 in Vaasa) is a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1977.
Nils-Börje Stormbom (born 26 September 1925 in Vaasa) is a Finnish writer and recipient of the Eino Leino Prize in 1977.
Ola Hansson
Ola Hansson (November 12, 1860, Hönsinge, Sweden – September 26, 1925, Büyükdere, Turkey) was a Swedish poet, prose writer, and critic.
Ola Hansson (November 12, 1860, Hönsinge, Sweden – September 26, 1925, Büyükdere, Turkey) was a Swedish poet, prose writer, and critic.
Olaus Rudbeck
Olaus Rudbeck (also known as Olof Rudbeck the Elder, to distinguish him from his son, and occasionally with the surname Latinized as Olaus Rudbeckius) (September 13, 1630 Västerås &ndash...
Olaus Rudbeck (also known as Olof Rudbeck the Elder, to distinguish him from his son, and occasionally with the surname Latinized as Olaus Rudbeckius) (September 13, 1630 Västerås &ndash...
Olof Möller
Olof Möller (born 1923) is a Swedish science fiction author.
Olof Möller (born 1923) is a Swedish science fiction author.
Olov Hartman
Olov Hartman was a Swedish hymnwriter and writer.
Olov Hartman was a Swedish hymnwriter and writer.
Otto Witt
Otto Witt was a Swedish author.
Otto Witt was a Swedish author.
P. C. Jersild
Per Christian Jersild, better known as P. C. Jersild, (born 1935) is a Swedish author and physician.
Per Christian Jersild, better known as P. C. Jersild, (born 1935) is a Swedish author and physician.
Per Hallström
Per Hallström (1866–1960) was a Swedish author, short-story writer, dramatist, poet and member of the Swedish Academy.
Per Hallström (1866–1960) was a Swedish author, short-story writer, dramatist, poet and member of the Swedish Academy.
Per Nilsson (Writer)
Per Hakan Stefan Nilsson, born February 13 1954 in Möllevångens Assembly Malmö, but has lived since the mid-1980s in the Sölvesborg.
Per Hakan Stefan Nilsson, born February 13 1954 in Möllevångens Assembly Malmö, but has lived since the mid-1980s in the Sölvesborg.
Per Nilsson (writer)
Per Hakan Stefan Nilsson, born February 13, 1954 in Möllevångens Assembly Malmö, but has lived since the mid-1980s in the Sölvesborg.
Per Hakan Stefan Nilsson, born February 13, 1954 in Möllevångens Assembly Malmö, but has lived since the mid-1980s in the Sölvesborg.
Per Olof Sundman
Per Olof Sundman (4 September 1922, Vaxholm – 9 October 1992, Stockholm) was a Swedish writer and politician.
Per Olof Sundman (4 September 1922, Vaxholm – 9 October 1992, Stockholm) was a Swedish writer and politician.
Per Olov Enquist
Per Olov Enquist, better known as P. O. Enquist, is one of Sweden's internationally best known authors.
Per Olov Enquist, better known as P. O. Enquist, is one of Sweden's internationally best known authors.
Per Ragnar
Per Ragnar, Per-Erik Ragnar (born 29 May 1941 in Kalmar), is a Swedish actor, director and author.
Per Ragnar, Per-Erik Ragnar (born 29 May 1941 in Kalmar), is a Swedish actor, director and author.
Per Wahlöö
Per Fredrik Wahlöö was a Swedish author.
Per Fredrik Wahlöö was a Swedish author.
Peter Nilson
Peter Nilson (17 October 1937 – 8 March 1998) was a Swedish astronomer and novelist.
Peter Nilson (17 October 1937 – 8 March 1998) was a Swedish astronomer and novelist.
Peter Pohl
Peter Pohl, born (5 December 1940 in Hamburg, Germany) is a Swedish author and former director and screenwriter of short films.
Peter Pohl, born (5 December 1940 in Hamburg, Germany) is a Swedish author and former director and screenwriter of short films.
Pija Lindenbaum
Pija Lindenbaum (born Pia Margareta Lindenbaum 27 April 1955 in Sundsvall, Sweden) is a Swedish illustrator, author and designer.
Pija Lindenbaum (born Pia Margareta Lindenbaum 27 April 1955 in Sundsvall, Sweden) is a Swedish illustrator, author and designer.
Pär Lagerkvist
Pär Fabian Lagerkvist was a Swedish author who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1951.
Pär Fabian Lagerkvist was a Swedish author who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1951.
Rabbe Enckell
Rabbe Arnfinn Enckell (3 March 1903, Tammela, Tavastia Proper - 17 June 1974, Helsinki) was a Finnish author, writer and poet.
Rabbe Arnfinn Enckell (3 March 1903, Tammela, Tavastia Proper - 17 June 1974, Helsinki) was a Finnish author, writer and poet.
Roland Schütt
Fritiof Roland Schütt was a Swedish author.
Fritiof Roland Schütt was a Swedish author.
Roland Vila
Roland Vila (6 May 1949 - 15 May 1998) was a Catalan/French author based in Sweden.
Roland Vila (6 May 1949 - 15 May 1998) was a Catalan/French author based in Sweden.
Rosalie Roos
Rosalie Roos, married name Olivecrona (December 9, 1823 - June 4, 1898), was a Swedish feminist activist and writer.
Rosalie Roos, married name Olivecrona (December 9, 1823 - June 4, 1898), was a Swedish feminist activist and writer.
Ruth Milles
Ruth Milles was a Swedish sculptor and writer.
Ruth Milles was a Swedish sculptor and writer.
Sally Salminen
Sally Alina Ingeborg Salminen (April 25, 1906 - July 18, 1976), later Salminen-Dührkopf, was an internationally renowned author from the Åland Islands, Finland.
Sally Alina Ingeborg Salminen (April 25, 1906 - July 18, 1976), later Salminen-Dührkopf, was an internationally renowned author from the Åland Islands, Finland.
Sam Lundwall
Sam Jerrie Lundwall (born 24 February 1941) is a Swedish science fiction writer, translator, publisher and singer.
Sam Jerrie Lundwall (born 24 February 1941) is a Swedish science fiction writer, translator, publisher and singer.
Sara Stridsberg
Sara Stridsberg (born 1972 in Solna, Stockholm County) is a Swedish author and translator.
Sara Stridsberg (born 1972 in Solna, Stockholm County) is a Swedish author and translator.
Sara Wacklin
Sara Elizabeth Wacklin, born 26 May 1790 in Oulu, died 28 January 1846 i Stockholm, was a Swedish-speaking Finnish teacher and writer.
Sara Elizabeth Wacklin, born 26 May 1790 in Oulu, died 28 January 1846 i Stockholm, was a Swedish-speaking Finnish teacher and writer.
Sigge Eklund
Sigvard Viggo "Sigge" Eklund (born 21 April 1974) is a Swedish novelist, TV producer and screenwriter.
Sigvard Viggo "Sigge" Eklund (born 21 April 1974) is a Swedish novelist, TV producer and screenwriter.
Sofie Adlersparre
Sofie Adlersparre was a Swedish female author and feminist.
Sofie Adlersparre was a Swedish female author and feminist.
Sophia Elisabet Brenner
Sophia Elisabet Brenner (née Weber) (29 April 1659 – 14 September 1730) was a Swedish writer, poet, feminist and salon hostess, and was regarded in her country as a pioneer in each of thes...
Sophia Elisabet Brenner (née Weber) (29 April 1659 – 14 September 1730) was a Swedish writer, poet, feminist and salon hostess, and was regarded in her country as a pioneer in each of thes...
Stefan Hammarén
Finnish author Stefan Hammarén who writes in Swedish, belonging to the Swedish-speaking minority of the country, is the leading Scandinavian surrealist author, language anarchist, poet and text ...
Finnish author Stefan Hammarén who writes in Swedish, belonging to the Swedish-speaking minority of the country, is the leading Scandinavian surrealist author, language anarchist, poet and text ...
Stig Claesson
John Stig Claesson (June 2, 1928 – January 4, 2008), also known under his signature Slas, was a Swedish writer, visual artist, and illustrator.
John Stig Claesson (June 2, 1928 – January 4, 2008), also known under his signature Slas, was a Swedish writer, visual artist, and illustrator.
Stig Dagerman
Stig Dagerman (5 October 1923, Älvkarleby, Uppsala County - 4 November 1954) was a Swedish author and journalist.
Stig Dagerman (5 October 1923, Älvkarleby, Uppsala County - 4 November 1954) was a Swedish author and journalist.
Stina Aronson
Stina Aronson was a Swedish writer.
Stina Aronson was a Swedish writer.
Suzanna Dilber
Suzanna Antoinetta Snezana Dilber is a Swedish actress and author.
Suzanna Antoinetta Snezana Dilber is a Swedish actress and author.
Sven Delblanc
Sven Delblanc, born May 26, 1931 in Swan River, Manitoba, Canada, died December 15, 1992 in Sunnersta, Gottsunda Parish, Uppsala, Sweden was a Swedish author and professor of literature.
Sven Delblanc, born May 26, 1931 in Swan River, Manitoba, Canada, died December 15, 1992 in Sunnersta, Gottsunda Parish, Uppsala, Sweden was a Swedish author and professor of literature.
Sven Lidman (writer)
Carl Hindrik Sven Rudolphsson Lidman (June 30, 1882 – February 14, 1960)—military officer, poet, writer, and preacher, grandson of the priest Sven Lidman—was born in Karlskrona, became a sublieu...
Carl Hindrik Sven Rudolphsson Lidman (June 30, 1882 – February 14, 1960)—military officer, poet, writer, and preacher, grandson of the priest Sven Lidman—was born in Karlskrona, became a sublieu...
Sven Nordqvist
Sven Otto Rickard Nordqvist is a Swedish writer and illustrator of children's books, best known for his series Pettson and Findus, about the old farmer Pettson and his talented cat Findus.
Sven Otto Rickard Nordqvist is a Swedish writer and illustrator of children's books, best known for his series Pettson and Findus, about the old farmer Pettson and his talented cat Findus.
Sven Stolpe
Sven Stolpe (Stockholm 24 August 1905 – Filipstad 26 August 1996), was a Swedish writer, translator, journalist, literary scholar and critic.
Sven Stolpe (Stockholm 24 August 1905 – Filipstad 26 August 1996), was a Swedish writer, translator, journalist, literary scholar and critic.
Tage Danielsson
Tage Danielsson (first name pronounced "TAH-GEH") (5 February 1928 – 13 October 1985) was a Swedish author, actor, poet and film director.
Tage Danielsson (first name pronounced "TAH-GEH") (5 February 1928 – 13 October 1985) was a Swedish author, actor, poet and film director.
Theodor Kallifatides
Theodor Kallifatides is a Swedish writer.
Theodor Kallifatides is a Swedish writer.
Theodor Larsson
Theodor Larsson was born June 8, 1880 in Gylle parish near the town of Trelleborg in Skåne.
Theodor Larsson was born June 8, 1880 in Gylle parish near the town of Trelleborg in Skåne.
Thomas Nordegren
Carl Axel Thomas Nordegren (born February 20, 1953, in Helsingborg) is a Swedish journalist and writer.
Carl Axel Thomas Nordegren (born February 20, 1953, in Helsingborg) is a Swedish journalist and writer.
Torgny Lindgren
Gustav Torgny Lindgren (born 16 June 1938 in Raggsjö, Norsjö, Västerbotten County) is a Swedish writer.
Gustav Torgny Lindgren (born 16 June 1938 in Raggsjö, Norsjö, Västerbotten County) is a Swedish writer.
Tove Jansson
Tove Marika Jansson (9 August 1914 – 27 June 2001) was a Swedish-speaking Finnish novelist, painter, illustrator and comic strip author.
Tove Marika Jansson (9 August 1914 – 27 June 2001) was a Swedish-speaking Finnish novelist, painter, illustrator and comic strip author.
Ulf Lundell
Ulf Lundell (born 20 November 1949 in Södermalm, Stockholm, Sweden, full name Ulf Gerhard Lundell) is a Swedish writer, poet, songwriter, composer, musician and artist.
Ulf Lundell (born 20 November 1949 in Södermalm, Stockholm, Sweden, full name Ulf Gerhard Lundell) is a Swedish writer, poet, songwriter, composer, musician and artist.
Ulf Stark
Ulf Gottfrid Stark (born 12 July 1944) is a Swedish author and screenwriter (he writes manuscripts of films based on his books, but also the 1999 film Tsatsiki, morsan och polisen).
Ulf Gottfrid Stark (born 12 July 1944) is a Swedish author and screenwriter (he writes manuscripts of films based on his books, but also the 1999 film Tsatsiki, morsan och polisen).
Ulla Hansen
Ulla Hansen is a Swedish Professor of Biology, Ceramist and writer.
Ulla Hansen is a Swedish Professor of Biology, Ceramist and writer.
Ulla-Lena Lundberg
Ulla-Lena Lundberg is a Finland-Swedish author living in Porvoo, Finland.
Ulla-Lena Lundberg is a Finland-Swedish author living in Porvoo, Finland.
Ulrika Widström
Ulrika Carolina Widström,, was a Swedish poet and translator.
Ulrika Carolina Widström,, was a Swedish poet and translator.
Urban Hjärne
Urban Hjärne (1641 - 1724) was a Swedish chemist, geologist, physician and writer.
Urban Hjärne (1641 - 1724) was a Swedish chemist, geologist, physician and writer.
Vendela Skytte
Vendela Skytte (or Wendela Skytte) (8 December 1608 – 18 August 1629) was a Swedish noblewoman, salonist and writer, Poet and Lady of Letters.
Vendela Skytte (or Wendela Skytte) (8 December 1608 – 18 August 1629) was a Swedish noblewoman, salonist and writer, Poet and Lady of Letters.
Viktor Rydberg
Abraham Viktor Rydberg was a Swedish writer and a member of the Swedish Academy, 1877-1895.
Abraham Viktor Rydberg was a Swedish writer and a member of the Swedish Academy, 1877-1895.
Vilhelm Moberg
Karl Artur Vilhelm Moberg (20 August 1898 - 8 August 1973) was a Swedish author, playwright and historian, most commonly associated with his four novels (tetralogy) known as The Emigrants Se...
Karl Artur Vilhelm Moberg (20 August 1898 - 8 August 1973) was a Swedish author, playwright and historian, most commonly associated with his four novels (tetralogy) known as The Emigrants Se...
Vladimir Oravsky
Vladimir Oravsky Swedish author and film director.
Vladimir Oravsky Swedish author and film director.
Walter Dickson (author)
Walter Dickson (1916 in New Haven, USA-1990 in Falkenberg, Sweden) was an author.
Walter Dickson (1916 in New Haven, USA-1990 in Falkenberg, Sweden) was an author.
Wilhelmine Schröder
Wilhelmine Schröder was a Swedish telegraphist, writer, and journalist, and was also the confidant and royal mistress of King Charles XV of Sweden.
Wilhelmine Schröder was a Swedish telegraphist, writer, and journalist, and was also the confidant and royal mistress of King Charles XV of Sweden.
Willy Kyrklund
Paul Wilhelm "Willy" Kyrklund was a Finnish Swedish-speaking author who lived in Uppsala, Sweden.
Paul Wilhelm "Willy" Kyrklund was a Finnish Swedish-speaking author who lived in Uppsala, Sweden.
Zachris Topelius
Zachris (Zacharias, Z., Sakari) Topelius (; 14 January 1818 – 12 March 1898) was a Swedish-speaking Finnish author, journalist, historian, and rector of the Univer...
Zachris (Zacharias, Z., Sakari) Topelius (; 14 January 1818 – 12 March 1898) was a Swedish-speaking Finnish author, journalist, historian, and rector of the Univer...
Åsa Jinder
Åsa Tindra Jinder Otter is a nyckelharpa player, composer, producer, songwriter, author and lecturer.
Åsa Tindra Jinder Otter is a nyckelharpa player, composer, producer, songwriter, author and lecturer.