Birger Sjöberg
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December 6, 1885 Vänersborg |
| Died | April 30, 1929 (aged 43) Växjö |
| Occupation | poet, novelist, songwriter |
Birger Sjöberg (1885–1929) was a Swedish poet, novelist and songwriter, whose best-known works include the song collection Fridas Bok (Frida's Book) and the novel Kvartetten Som Sprängdes (The Quartet That Split Up).
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.
After his death in 1929, a new series of songs and a selection of poems were published.
Prose and poetry by Birger Sjöberg:
Birger Sjöberg's birthplace in Vänersborg
Birger Sjöberg's grave at the Donation Cemetery in Helsingborg
Frida statue in Vänersborg
The Quartet That Split Up 1962
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