About Kay Glans
Born 1955. Kay Glans is a Swedish writer, literary critic and poet.
Kay Standy Glans (born 17 October 1955 in Finja, Kristianstad County, Sweden) is a Swedish poet, essayist, publisher and literary critic. Glans has contributed to a number of anthologies, mainly on political subjects. He has also published two collections of poems: MÀnniskans art and FrÄn den norra provinsen (1986).
Glans was the executive editor of the magazine Axess from its founding in 2002 until he resigned in 2006. He has also worked as editor of the featured article-page Under strecket in Svenska Dagbladet and served on the editorial board of the magazine Moderna tider.
Glans was awarded the Carl Emil Englund Award in 1987.
In the years 2012â2021, he was editor-in-chief of the journal , which, in addition to reviews of Swedish non-fiction, contains essays, debate articles, interviews and reportage.
On 29 January 2016 Glans received an honorary doctorate from the Faculty of Social Sciences at Uppsala University.
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Who is Kay Glans?
Swedish author and journalist
When was Kay Glans born?
Kay Glans was born on 17 October 1955 in Finja.
What is Kay Glans's occupation?
Kay Glans is a writer, literary critic and poet.
What nationality is Kay Glans?
Kay Glans is Swedish.
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