Olof Lagercrantz
Olof Gustaf Hugo Lagercrantz (born March 10, 1911 in Stockholm , † July 23, 2002 in Drottningholm ) was a Swedish writer, publicist and critic. He played a prominent role in the Swedish literary scene, especially during his time as editor-in-chief of Dagens Nyheter (1960–1975).
The actress Marika Lagercrantz and the author David Lagercrantz are his children.
Writings translated into German
- From life on the other side. A book about Emanuel Swedenborg , Frankfurt am Main: Suhrkamp, 1997
- Marcel Proust or the luck of reading. Frankfurt am Main, Suhrkamp 1997, new edition 2002, ISBN 3-518-22249-X
- Dante and the Divine Comedy, Frankfurt am Main: Insel, 1997
- Journey to the heart of darkness. A journey with Joseph Conrad , Frankfurt am Main: Insel, 1988
- The art of reading and writing, Frankfurt am Main: Suhrkamp, 1988
- My first circle, Frankfurt am Main: Insel, 1984
- Strindberg, Frankfurt am Main: Suhrkamp, 1980
- Attempt on the poetry of Nelly Sachs , Frankfurt am Main: Suhrkamp, 1967
- From Hell to Paradise, Frankfurt am Main: Insel, 1965
Web links
- Literature by and about Olof Lagercrantz in the catalog of the German National Library
- Site of the Suhrkamp publishing house
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Lagercrantz, Olof |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Lagercrantz, Olof Gustaf Hugo |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swedish writer and publicist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 10, 1911 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Stockholm |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 23, 2002 |
| Place of death | Drottningholm |