SettingsSwedish poets
Albert Ulrik Bååth
Albert Ulrik Bååth (13 July 1853 Malmö, Sweden - 2 August 1912 Göteborg, Sweden) was a Swedish poet and author, often seen as A.U. Bååth.
Albert Ulrik Bååth (13 July 1853 Malmö, Sweden - 2 August 1912 Göteborg, Sweden) was a Swedish poet and author, often seen as A.U. Bååth.
Alf Henrikson
Alf Henrikson was a Swedish author, poet and translator, known for his interest in language and for his broad general knowledge.
Alf Henrikson was a Swedish author, poet and translator, known for his interest in language and for his broad general knowledge.
Amalia Wilhelmina Königsmarck
Amalia Wilhelmina Königsmarck (1663–1740), was a Swedish noble, known as a dilettante artist (painter), amateur actor and poet.
Amalia Wilhelmina Königsmarck (1663–1740), was a Swedish noble, known as a dilettante artist (painter), amateur actor and poet.
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.
Arne Wiig
Arne Ivar Wiig is a Swedish minister, poet, author, playwright, hymnwriter, lecturer, painter.
Arne Ivar Wiig is a Swedish minister, poet, author, playwright, hymnwriter, lecturer, painter.
Arvid August Afzelius
Arvid August Afzelius (October 8, 1785, Fjällåkra – September 25, 1871) was a Swedish pastor, poet, historian and mythologist.
Arvid August Afzelius (October 8, 1785, Fjällåkra – September 25, 1871) was a Swedish pastor, poet, historian and mythologist.
Atterdag Wermelin
Atterdag Wermelin (1861 – 1904) was a Swedish revolutionary socialist, writer and poet, a pioneer of the labor movement, who, together with August Palm, introduced Marxism to Sweden in the 1880s.
Atterdag Wermelin (1861 – 1904) was a Swedish revolutionary socialist, writer and poet, a pioneer of the labor movement, who, together with August Palm, introduced Marxism to Sweden in the 1880s.
Bengt Berg
Bengt Magnus Kristoffer Berg (9 January 1885 in Kalmar, Småland, Sweden – 31 July 1967 in Eriksberg, Åryd Blekinge, Sweden) was a Swedish ornithologist, zoologist, wildlife photographer, and writer.
Bengt Magnus Kristoffer Berg (9 January 1885 in Kalmar, Småland, Sweden – 31 July 1967 in Eriksberg, Åryd Blekinge, Sweden) was a Swedish ornithologist, zoologist, wildlife photographer, and writer.
Bo Bergman
Bo Bergman (6 October 1869; Stockholm – 17 November 1967; Stockholm) was a Swedish writer, literary critic and member of the Swedish Academy, sitting in Seat 12 from 1925 until his death.
Bo Bergman (6 October 1869; Stockholm – 17 November 1967; Stockholm) was a Swedish writer, literary critic and member of the Swedish Academy, sitting in Seat 12 from 1925 until his death.
Carl Boberg
Carl Gustav Boberg (August 16, 1859 – January 17, 1940) was a Swedish poet, writer, and elected official, best known for writing the Swedish language poem of "O Store Gud" (O great God) from whi...
Carl Gustav Boberg (August 16, 1859 – January 17, 1940) was a Swedish poet, writer, and elected official, best known for writing the Swedish language poem of "O Store Gud" (O great God) from whi...
Carl David af Wirsén
Carl David af Wirsén was a Swedish poet, literary critic and the Swedish Academy's permanent secretary 1884-1912.
Carl David af Wirsén was a Swedish poet, literary critic and the Swedish Academy's permanent secretary 1884-1912.
Carl Gustaf von Brinkman
Karl Gustaf von Brinkman, born February 25, 1764 in Nacka, died December 25, 1847 in Stockholm, was a Swedish classicist poet, writer and diplomat.
Karl Gustaf von Brinkman, born February 25, 1764 in Nacka, died December 25, 1847 in Stockholm, was a Swedish classicist poet, writer and diplomat.
Carl Gyllenborg
Count Carl Gyllenborg (7 March 1679 in Stockholm – 9 December 1746 in Uppsala) was a Swedish statesman and author.
Count Carl Gyllenborg (7 March 1679 in Stockholm – 9 December 1746 in Uppsala) was a Swedish statesman and author.
Carl Wilhelm Böttiger
Carl Wilhelm Böttiger was a Swedish writer.
Carl Wilhelm Böttiger was a Swedish writer.
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.
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.
Ebba Lindqvist
Ebba Helfrid Lindqvist -Galéen, born April 7, 1908, in Oscar Fredrik parish, Gothenburg, grew up in Grebbestad, dead 5 September 1995 in Varberg, was a Swedish writer (poet).
Ebba Helfrid Lindqvist -Galéen, born April 7, 1908, in Oscar Fredrik parish, Gothenburg, grew up in Grebbestad, dead 5 September 1995 in Varberg, was a Swedish writer (poet).
Emil Jensen (musician)
Emil Jensen is a Swedish singer-songwriter, comedian and actor based in Sweden.
Emil Jensen is a Swedish singer-songwriter, comedian and actor based in Sweden.
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.
Erika Liebman
Erika Liebman (1738–1803) was a Swedish poet and academic.
Erika Liebman (1738–1803) was a Swedish poet and academic.
Eva Ström
Eva Ström (born 1947 in Lidingö, Stockholm County) is a Swedish lyricist, novelist, biographer and literary critic.
Eva Ström (born 1947 in Lidingö, Stockholm County) is a Swedish lyricist, novelist, biographer and literary critic.
Frans Michael Franzén
Frans Michael Franzén (9 February 1772 – 14 August 1847) was a Swedish and Finnish poet.
Frans Michael Franzén (9 February 1772 – 14 August 1847) was a Swedish and Finnish poet.
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.
Gabriel Jönsson
Gabriel Jönsson (July 18, 1892 - April 23, 1984) was a Swedish author and poet, best known for his works inspired by Öresund and farming.
Gabriel Jönsson (July 18, 1892 - April 23, 1984) was a Swedish author and poet, best known for his works inspired by Öresund and farming.
Greta Knutson
Greta Knutson or Knutson-Tzara (also known as Greta Knutsson; 1899-1983) was a Swedish modernist visual artist, art critic, short story writer and poet.
Greta Knutson or Knutson-Tzara (also known as Greta Knutsson; 1899-1983) was a Swedish modernist visual artist, art critic, short story writer and poet.
Gunnar Henningsson
Gunnar Henningsson, born 15 april 1895, died 21 oktober 1960, was a Swedish poet, idealist and teacher.
Gunnar Henningsson, born 15 april 1895, died 21 oktober 1960, was a Swedish poet, idealist and teacher.
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.
Göran Sonnevi
Göran Sonnevi (born 3 October 1939 in Lund, Skåne County) is a Swedish poet and translator.
Göran Sonnevi (born 3 October 1939 in Lund, Skåne County) is a Swedish poet and translator.
Hedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht
Hedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht (Stockholm, Sweden, November 28, 1718 – Stockholm, Sweden, June 29, 1763) was a Swedish poet, feminist and salon hostess.
Hedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht (Stockholm, Sweden, November 28, 1718 – Stockholm, Sweden, June 29, 1763) was a Swedish poet, feminist and salon hostess.
Helmer Grundström
Helmer Grundström was an author and poet born in the village of Svanavattnet in Ångermanland, Sweden.
Helmer Grundström was an author and poet born in the village of Svanavattnet in Ångermanland, Sweden.
Herman Sätherberg
Herman Sätherberg was a Swedish poet and writer.
Herman Sätherberg was a Swedish poet and writer.
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.
Jacques Werup
Jacques Werup, born January 14, 1945 in Malmö, is a Swedish musician, author, poet, stage artist and screenwriter.
Jacques Werup, born January 14, 1945 in Malmö, is a Swedish musician, author, poet, stage artist and screenwriter.
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.
Julia Nyberg
Julia Kristina Nyberg (née Svärdström; 17 November 1784 – 16 April 1854), was a Swedish poet and songwriter.
Julia Kristina Nyberg (née Svärdström; 17 November 1784 – 16 April 1854), was a Swedish poet and songwriter.
K. J. Gabrielsson
Karl Johan (K. J.) Gabrielsson (1861–1901) was a Swedish socialist writer and poet.
Karl Johan (K. J.) Gabrielsson (1861–1901) was a Swedish socialist writer and poet.
Katarina Frostenson
Katarina Frostenson (born 5 March 1953 in Stockholm) is a Swedish poet and writer.
Katarina Frostenson (born 5 March 1953 in Stockholm) is a Swedish poet and writer.
Kay Glans
Kay Standy Glans (born 17 October 1955 in Finja, Kristianstad County, Sweden) is a Swedish poet, essayist, publisher and literary critic.
Kay Standy Glans (born 17 October 1955 in Finja, Kristianstad County, Sweden) is a Swedish poet, essayist, publisher and literary critic.
Kerstin Norborg
Kerstin Norborg (born 1961 in Lund) is a Swedish writer and poetess.
Kerstin Norborg (born 1961 in Lund) is a Swedish writer and poetess.
Kurt Almqvist
Kurt Almqvist (1912–2001), PhD in Romance Languages, Swedish poet, intellectual and spiritual figure, representative of the Traditionalist School and the Perennial philosophy.
Kurt Almqvist (1912–2001), PhD in Romance Languages, Swedish poet, intellectual and spiritual figure, representative of the Traditionalist School and the Perennial philosophy.
Leon Larson
Leon Larson (1883—1922), sometimes written Larsson, was a Swedish anarchist and political poet, born in Skutskär.
Leon Larson (1883—1922), sometimes written Larsson, was a Swedish anarchist and political poet, born in Skutskär.
Lucidor
Lars (Lasse) Johansson (1638 - August 13, 1674), usually referred to under his pseudonym Lucidor, was a Swedish baroque poet.
Lars (Lasse) Johansson (1638 - August 13, 1674), usually referred to under his pseudonym Lucidor, was a Swedish baroque poet.
Lukas Moodysson
Karl Frederik Lukas Moodysson is a Swedish author and film director.
Karl Frederik Lukas Moodysson is a Swedish author and film director.
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.
Malena Mörling
Malena Mörling, born 1965, is a Swedish poet and Assistant Professor.
Malena Mörling, born 1965, is a Swedish poet and Assistant Professor.
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...
Mats Paulsson
Mats Paulsson, born, is a Swedish singer, poet, songwriter and painter.
Mats Paulsson, born, is a Swedish singer, poet, songwriter and painter.
Nelly Sachs
Nelly Sachs was a German poet and playwright whose experiences resulting from the rise of the Nazis in World War II Europe transformed her into a poignant spokeswoman for the grief and yearnings...
Nelly Sachs was a German poet and playwright whose experiences resulting from the rise of the Nazis in World War II Europe transformed her into a poignant spokeswoman for the grief and yearnings...
Nils Lorens Sjöberg
Nils Lorens Sjöberg (4 December 1754, Jönköping - 13 March 1822, Stockholm) was a Swedish officer and poet.
Nils Lorens Sjöberg (4 December 1754, Jönköping - 13 March 1822, Stockholm) was a Swedish officer and poet.
Olof von Dalin
Olof von Dalin (29 August 1708 – 12 August 1763) was a Swedish nobleman, poet, historian and courtier.
Olof von Dalin (29 August 1708 – 12 August 1763) was a Swedish nobleman, poet, historian and courtier.
Oscar Patric Sturzen-Becker
Oscar Patric Sturzen-Becker was a Swedish poet, writer and journalist, who often wrote under the pseudonym Orvar Odd.
Oscar Patric Sturzen-Becker was a Swedish poet, writer and journalist, who often wrote under the pseudonym Orvar Odd.
Siv Cedering
Siv Cedering (February 5, 1939–November 17, 2007) was an award-winning Swedish-American poet, writer, and artist.
Siv Cedering (February 5, 1939–November 17, 2007) was an award-winning Swedish-American poet, writer, and artist.
Sofia Ahlbom
Sofia Carolina Ahlbom (25 November 1803, Västerås - 8 June 1868, Stockholm), was a Swedish drawing artist, engraver, lithographer, photographer, map maker, writer, poet and feminist.
Sofia Carolina Ahlbom (25 November 1803, Västerås - 8 June 1868, Stockholm), was a Swedish drawing artist, engraver, lithographer, photographer, map maker, writer, poet 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...
Sun Axelsson
Sun Axelsson, (born 19 August 1935 Gothenburg, Sweden - died 14 January 2011) was a Swedish poet, novelist, translator and journalist.
Sun Axelsson, (born 19 August 1935 Gothenburg, Sweden - died 14 January 2011) was a Swedish poet, novelist, translator and journalist.
Tom Malmquist
Tom Malmquist is the ice hockey player who becomes a critically acclaimed Swedish poet, musician and songwriter.
Tom Malmquist is the ice hockey player who becomes a critically acclaimed Swedish poet, musician and songwriter.
Ulrika Widström
Ulrika Carolina Widström,, was a Swedish poet and translator.
Ulrika Carolina Widström,, was a Swedish poet and translator.
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.
Werner Aspenström
Karl Werner Aspenström (13 November 1918 – 25 January 1997) was a Swedish poet.
Karl Werner Aspenström (13 November 1918 – 25 January 1997) was a Swedish poet.
Werner Wolf Glaser
Werner Wolf Glaser (April 14, 1910, Cologne – March 29, 2006, Västerås, Sweden) was a German-born Swedish composer, conductor, pianist, professor, music critic, and poet.
Werner Wolf Glaser (April 14, 1910, Cologne – March 29, 2006, Västerås, Sweden) was a German-born Swedish composer, conductor, pianist, professor, music critic, and poet.
Östen Sjöstrand
Östen Sjöstrand (16 June 1925, Gothenburg – 13 May 2006) was a Swedish poet, writer and translator.
Östen Sjöstrand (16 June 1925, Gothenburg – 13 May 2006) was a Swedish poet, writer and translator.