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Kjell Espmark

Swedish writer, literary historian, Member of the Swedish Academy (1930–2022)

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Born
19 Feb 1930, Strömsund
Died
18 Sept 2022, Stockholm
Citizenship
Sweden
Party
Swedish Academy
Languages
Swedish

Kjell Espmark was a Swedish writer, literary historian, Member of the Swedish Academy (1930–2022). Born 1930 in Strömsund. Associated with Stockholm University.

Offices and worksilver

Educationsilver

  • Östra Real

Awards and worksilver

  • Schückska Award1980
  • Samfundet De Nio's Grand Prize2000
  • Östersunds-Postens litterature price1987
4 more awards
  • Kellgren Award1998
  • Tomas Tranströmer prize2010
  • Carl Emil Englund prize1976
  • Gerard Bonnier Poetry Award1985

About

Expertise: history of literature, creative and professional writing

Connectionssilver

Family

Elsewhere: Wikipedia

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Who is Kjell Espmark?
Kjell Espmark was a Swedish writer, literary historian, Member of the Swedish Academy (1930–2022). Born 1930 in Strömsund. Associated with Stockholm University.
What is the Galactica ID of Kjell Espmark?
DGP-RK7MPMBKAVFZ is the permanent Data Galactica ID for this record of Kjell Espmark. The Wikidata id Q541085 resolves to it.