This is a list of Swedish-language novelists, poets and other writers.
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Swedish literature is the literature written in the Swedish language or by writers from Sweden.
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Litteris et Artibus is a Swedish royal medal established in 1853 by Charles XV of Sweden, who was then crown prince. It is awarded to people who have made important contributions to culture, especially music, dramatic art and literature.
Samfundet De Nio is a Swedish literary society founded on 14 February 1913 in Stockholm by a testamentary donation from writer Lotten von Kraemer. The society has nine members who are elected for life. Its purpose is to promote Swedish literature, peace and women's issues. It mainly presents a number of literary awards. It was started as an alternative to the Swedish Academy and is often compared to its more noted cousin.
Historiens 100 viktigaste svenskar is a book by Niklas Ekdal and Petter Karlsson, published in 2009. Before the book was released, the list was published by Dagens Nyheter between 14 April and 6 May. The book is a list of the 100 Swedes that according to the authors have had "the greatest influence on Swedish people's lives, and also people's lives around the world". There are 84 men and 16 women on the list. Around 40 of them lived in the previous century, and 16 were still alive as of the book's publication.
Lindqvist is a surname of Swedish origin. It means 'linden twig', as lind means 'linden tree', and kvist means 'twig'.
The Hammarskjöld family, also known as Hammarskiöld family, is a Swedish noble family, enrolled in Riddarhuset with the number of 135.
Events from the year 1992 in Sweden
Karin Alfredsson is a Swedish writer and journalist.
Mot nya tider is a Swedish film from 1939 directed by Sigurd Wallén. It portrays the dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden. The film was shot from February to May 1939 at Sandrew Studios in Stockholm and in Karlstad, Oslo, and Trondheim.
Oscar Ivar Öhman was a Swedish journalist and diplomat. He served as Ambassador of Sweden to Greece from 1976 to 1980.
Walpurgis Night is a 1935 Swedish drama film directed by Gustaf Edgren and starring Lars Hanson, Karin Kavli, Victor Sjöström and Ingrid Bergman. It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and on location around the city. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arne Åkermark.