Erik Axel Karlfeldt

Erik Axel Karlfeldt (July 20, 1864 - April 8, 1931) was a Swedish poet whose essentially regional, tradition-bound poetry was extremely popular and won him the Nobel Prize in Literature posthumously in 1931; he had refused it in 1918.

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July 20 - 1864 - April 8 - 1931 - Swedish - Poet - Poetry - Nobel Prize in Literature - 1918

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Karlfeldt was born into a farmer's family in Karlbo, in the province of Dalarna. Initially, his name was Erik Axel Eriksson, but he assumed his new name in 1889, wanting to distance himself from his father, who had suffered the disgrace of a criminal conviction. He studied at Uppsala University, simultaneouosly supporting himself by teaching school in several places, including the Stockholm suburb of Djursholm and a school for adults. After completing his studies, he held a position at the Royal Library of Sweden, in Stockholm, for five years.

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Karlbo - Dalarna - 1889 - Uppsala University - Stockholm - Djursholm - Royal Library of Sweden

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In 1904 Karlfeldt was elected a member of the Swedish Academy and held chair number 11. In 1905 he was elected a member of the Nobel Institute of the Academy, and, in 1907, of the Nobel Committee. In 1912 he was elected permanent secretary of the Academy, a position he held until his death.

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1904 - Swedish Academy - 1905 - 1907 - 1912

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Uppsala University, Karlfeldt's alma mater, awarded him the title of Doctor honoris causa in 1917.

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Uppsala University - Alma mater - Doctor - Honoris causa - 1917

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