About
Artur Lundkvist (1906-1991) was a leading figure in Swedish literary modernism. He debuted with the poetry collection Glöd (1928) and contributed to the groundbreaking anthology Fem Unga (1929). He published around 80 books, including poetry, novels, essays, and travel writing. He co-founded the literary magazine Karavan (1934-1935) and introduced Swedish readers to authors such as T.S. Eliot and William Faulkner. Elected to the Swedish Academy in 1968, he served on its Nobel Committee from 1969 to 1986. He received the Lenin Peace Prize in 1958 and the Golden Wreath of the Struga Poetry Evenings in 1977.
* 1906-03-03 — † 1991-12-11
Major works
- Glöd (1928)poetry collection
- Svart stad (1930)novel
- Korsväg (1942)novel
- Liv som gräs (1954)poetry collection
- Självporträtt av en drömmare med öppna ögon (1966)autobiography
Key milestones
- 1929Contributed to the anthology Fem Unga (Five Young Men), marking the advent of modernism in Sweden.
- 1936Married poet Maria Wine.
- 1968Elected to the Swedish Academy, Seat No. 18.
Themes
modernismnaturetraveldreamsocialism
Sources: britannica.com · id.loc.gov