Selma Abrahamsson
Selma Sofia Abrahamsson (born July 12, 1872 in the rural community of Kokkola , † December 15, 1911 in Korpilahti ) was a Finnish-Swedish author . She published her works under the pseudonym Flavia .
Life
Abrahamsson grew up in the family of the worker Matts Kolander and his wife Greta Eriksdotter. In 1890 she married the worker Abraham Abrahamsson Rahkola. She worked as a teacher in a primary school in Nedervetil and Kaarlela. Under the pseudonym Flavia, she published poems, prose , plays and articles for various magazines. Her commitment as a champion of the women's and moderation movement was shown in the dramas Förbudslagen (1909), Julbrännvinet (1905) and Kärlek och politik (1912). She was also a board member of a local branch of the Swedish People's Party .
Works (selection)
- Julbrännvinet (drama, 1905)
- Förbudslagen ( Dialog , 1909)
- I ungdomens led (poems and prose, 1911)
- Kärlek och politik (Drama, 1912)
Web links
- Svenskt författarlexikon. Project Runeberg , accessed October 17, 2016 (Swedish).
Individual evidence
- ↑ Abrahamsson, Selma. Retrieved October 17, 2016 (Swedish).
- ↑ Selma Abrahamsson. Retrieved October 17, 2016 (Swedish).
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Abrahamsson, Selma |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Abrahamsson, Selma Sofia (full name); Flavia (pseudonym) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Finnish-Swedish author |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 12, 1872 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Kokkola rural community |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 15, 1911 |
| Place of death | Korpilahti |