Erik Axel Karlfeldt
Erik Axel Karlfeldt (20 July 1864 – 8 April 1931) was a Swedish poet whose highly symbolist poetry masquerading as regionalism was popular and won him the 1931 Nobel Prize in Literature posthumously after he had been nominated by Nathan Söderblom, member of the Swedish Academy. Karlfeldt had been offered the award already in 1919 but refused to accept it, because of his position as permanent secretary to the Swedish Academy (1913–1931), which awards the prize.
Erik Axel Karlfeldt | |
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Karlfeldt in 1931 | |
| Born | Erik Axel Eriksson 20 July 1864 Karlbo, Sweden |
| Died | 8 April 1931 (aged 66) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Occupation | poet |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Notable awards | 1931 Nobel Prize in Literature |
| Member of the Swedish Academy (Seat No. 11) | |
| In office 20 December 1904 – 8 April 1931 | |
| Preceded by | Clas Theodor Odhner |
| Succeeded by | Torsten Fogelqvist |
| Permament Secretary of the Swedish Academy | |
| In office February 1913 – April 1931 | |
| Preceded by | Hans Hildebrand |
| Succeeded by | Per Hallström |
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