About Östen Sjöstrand
Lived 1925 – 2006 (aged 80). Östen Sjöstrand was a Swedish linguist, translator and poet.
Östen Sjöstrand (16 June 1925 in Gothenburg – 13 May 2006) was a Swedish poet, writer and translator. He became a member of the Swedish Academy in 1975 and was a member of the Academy's Nobel committee between 1979 and 1990.
Biography Östen Sjöstrand gave his introductory speech in the Swedish Academy about the Swedish writer Pär Lagerkvist, who preceded him at the same chair. As a poet he debuted in 1949 with Unio, which was marked by the post-war agony of the Swedish 1940s poetry. He was above all inspired of French poetry. Music was another source of inspiration for Östen Sjöstrand. In cooperation with Sven-Erik Bäck he wrote a pair of operas, including Gästabudet.
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Who was Östen Sjöstrand?
Swedish poet (1925-2006)
When was Östen Sjöstrand born?
Östen Sjöstrand was born on 16 June 1925 in Gothenburg.
When did Östen Sjöstrand die?
Östen Sjöstrand died on 13 May 2006 in Stockholm.
What was Östen Sjöstrand's occupation?
Östen Sjöstrand was a linguist, translator and poet.
What nationality was Östen Sjöstrand?
Östen Sjöstrand was Swedish.
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