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Erik Axel KarlfeldtErik Axel Karlfeldt (November 20, 1864 - April 8, 1931) was a Swedish poet whose essentially regional, tradition-bound poetry was extremely popular and won him the Nobel Prize in Literature posthumously in 1931; he had refused it in 1918. Karlfeldt was born in a farmer's family in Karlbo, in the province of Dalecarlia. Initially, his name was Erik Axel Eriksson (he changed the name in 1889). He studied at Uppsala University, simultaneouosly supporting himself by teaching school in several places, including the Stockholm suburb of Djursholm and a school for adults. After completing his studies, he held a position at the Royal Library of Sweden, in Stockholm, for five years. In 1904 Karlfeldt was elected a member of the Swedish Academy and held chair number 11. In 1905 he was elected a member of the Nobel Institute of the Academy, and, in 1907, of the Nobel Committee. In 1912 he was elected permanent secretary of the Academy, a position he held until his death. Uppsala University, Karlfeldt's alma mater, awarded him the title of Doctor honoris causa in 1917. External links Karlfeldt, Erik Axel Karlfeldt, Erik Axel Karlfeldt, Erik Axel Karlfeldt, Erik Axel Karlfeldt, Erik Axel
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