Karin Nyman
Karin Nyman , née Lindgren, (born May 21, 1934 in Stockholm ) is a Swedish translator and writer . She is the daughter of Astrid Lindgren .
Working life
Karin Nyman began her professional life in the literary world as a translator. Among other things, she has translated works from the following languages into Swedish: English, French, German, Danish, Norwegian.
In 1965 Karin Nyman began to write her own books (mainly children's books).
Private life
Karin Nyman is the daughter of Sture (1898–1952) and Astrid Lindgren, née Ericsson (1907–2002). According to her own statements, Karin Nyman came up with the name " Pippi Longstocking " at the age of seven .
Karin Nyman has been married to Carl Olof Nyman since 1958. They have four children together: Charles John (born 1959), Malin (born 1961), Nils (born 1964) and Olle (born 1968). The latter is the CEO of Saltkråkan AB , which manages Astrid Lindgren's literary estate. Among other things, the theme park " Astrid Lindgrens värld " (German: Astrid Lindgren's World) is operated in Vimmerby .
Translations (selection)
- A. Philippa Pearce : "Skattsökare i kanot" ( "Minnow on the Say" ), 1956
- Jules Verne : "Till jordens medelpunkt" ( " Voyage au center de la terre " ), 1965
- Paul-Jacques Bonzon : "Vi sex och vår hund" ( "Les compagnons de la Croix-Rousse" ), 1968
- Christine Nöstlinger : "Ilse, på rymmen" ( "Ilse Janda, 14" ), 1975
- Alfred Nobel : "Mitt hjärtebarn: de länge hemlighållna breven mellan Alfred Nobel och hans älskarinna Sofie Hess" ( "Nature och culture" ), 1995
- Ragnar Hovland : "Små tygdjur vet så lite" ( "Bjørnen Alfred og hunden Samuel forlet cardboard boxes" ), 1996
- Peter Handke : "En mörk natt lämnade jag mitt tysta hus" ( "On a dark night I left my quiet house" ), 2000
- Lene Kaaberbøl : "Fiendeblod" ( "Fjendeblod" ), 2014
Own works (selection)
- I can drive all cars , Oetinger, Hamburg 1966
- I can repair all cars , Oetinger, Hamburg 1973, ISBN 978-3-78-915551-2 .
Web link
- List of books translated and written in Sweden by Karin Neyman on libris.kb.se (Swedish)
- Interview with Karin Nyman on taz.de
- Interview with Karin Nyman on sueddeutsche.de
- Karin Nyman in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Nyman, Karin |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Lindgren, Karin (maiden name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swedish translator and writer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 21, 1934 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Stockholm |