Maria Gripe
Maria Gripe (born July 25, 1923 in Vaxholm , † April 5, 2007 in Rönninge , Salem municipality ) was a Swedish writer .
Maria Gripe studied philosophy and the history of religion and is now one of the most important Scandinavian children's book authors alongside Astrid Lindgren .
Life
Maria Gripe was born Maria Walter in Vaxholm, but moved to Örebro when she was six . After living there for a few years, she moved to Stockholm , where she graduated from high school and studied at Stockholm University.
In 1946 she married the artist Harald Gripe , who illustrated most of the covers of her books. The two have a daughter, Camilla Gripe , who works as a writer and translator.
Maria Gripe wrote 38 books that have been translated into 29 languages. Her last book was published in 1997. Many of her books were also made into films.
She died on April 5, 2007 after a long illness.
Works (selection)
- Josefine
- The king and the whipping boy
- The green coat
- The children of the glass blower
- Elvis and the sunflowers
- Summer with metta and mule
- Hugo (illustrated by Ursula Kirchberg )
- Hugo and Josefine: The story of a great friendship
- My aunt the secret agent
- Papa Pellerin's daughter
Film adaptations
- 1968: Hugo and Josefin ( Hugo och Josefin )
- 1977: Elvis, Elvis!
Awards
- 1963: Nils Holgersson badge
- 1966: Expressens Heffaklump (1st winner of this award)
- 1972: Astrid Lindgren Prize
- 1974: Hans Christian Andersen Award
- 1984: BMF badge
Individual evidence
- ↑ Source: www.bonnierscarlsen.se and www.sbi.kb.se
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Gripe, Maria |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swedish writer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 25, 1923 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Vaxholm |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 5, 2007 |
| Place of death | Rönninge , Salem municipality |