Birger Sjöberg

Birger Sjöberg (1885–1929) was a Swedish poet, novelist and songwriter, whose best-known works include the faux-naïf song collection Fridas bok (Frida's book) and the novel Kvartetten som sprängdes (The quartet that split up), a somewhat Dickensian relation about stock-exchange gambling in the twenties, and the frantic efforts to recover.

Originally a journalist, Sjöberg wrote songs in his spare time. His debuted as a serious writer with the 1922 publication of Fridas bok (Frida's book), which was both a critical and popular success. Following a series of concert tours, he withdrew from public life and focused on his writing. Modern Swedish Poetry Pt. 2 1936 Scandinavian Songs and Ballads 1950 Twentieth Century Scandinavian Poetry 1950 Twelve Pieces from Frida's Book 1975 When First I Ever Saw You LP 1980 Swedes on Love CD 1991 Frida's New Clothes 2008

His life in English A History of Swedish Literature 1961 A History of Swedish Literature 1989 A History of Swedish Literature 1996

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