Hjalmar Söderberg

Hjalmar Emil Fredrik Söderberg (2 July 1869 – 14 October 1941) was a Swedish novelist, short story writer, playwright and journalist. His works often deal with melancholy and lovelorn characters, and offer a rich portrayal of contemporary Stockholm through the eyes of the flaneur. Söderberg is regarded as one of the greatest writers in Swedish literature. His works are translated to more than twenty languages.

Hjalmar Söderberg
Söderberg in 1907
BornHjalmar Emil Fredrik Söderberg
(1869-07-02)2 July 1869
Stockholm, Sweden–Norway
Died14 October 1941(1941-10-14) (aged 72)
Copenhagen, Denmark
NationalitySwedish
Period1888–1941
Notable works
Spouse
Children
  • Dora
  • Tom
  • Mikael
  • Betty
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