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Vilhelm Moberg
1898 – 1973
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryKarl Artur Vilhelm Moberg was a Swedish journalist, author, playwright, historian, and debater. His literary career, spanning more than 45 years, is associated with his four‑volume series The Emigrants. The novels, published between 1949 and 1959, deal with the Swedish emigration to the United States in the 19th century. They have been adapted for a total of three movies, and a musical.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
August 20, 1898
Moshultamåla
Date of death
August 8, 1973
Väddö
Citizenship
Sweden
Occupations & fields
journalisthistorianwriterplaywrightautobiographer
Awards & honours
Samfundet De Nio's Grand PrizeBMF plaque
Notable works
The Emigrants
- Field and occupation
- švédský prozaik a dramatik (1898–1973)
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