Olof Lagercrantz
Olof Gustaf Hugo Lagercrantz ( born March 10, 1911 in Stockholm, † 23 July 2002 Drottningholm ) was a Swedish writer, journalist and critic. In the Swedish literary scene, he played a prominent role, particularly during his time as editor of Dagens Nyheter ( 1960-1975 ).
Translated into German writings
- From life on the other side. A book about Emanuel Swedenborg, Frankfurt am Main: Suhrkamp, 1997
- Marcel Proust or the happiness of reading, Frankfurt am Main: Suhrkamp, 1997
- Dante and the Divine Comedy, Frankfurt am Main: Insel, 1997
- Journey into the heart of darkness. A journey with Joseph Conrad, Frankfurt am Main: Insel, 1988
- The art of reading and writing, Frankfurt am Main: Suhrkamp, 1988
- My first circle, Frankfurt am Main: Insel, 1984
- Strindberg, Frankfurt am Main: Suhrkamp, 1980
- Essay on the Poetry of Nelly Sachs, Frankfurt am Main: Suhrkamp, 1967
- From Hell to Paradise, Frankfurt am Main: Insel, 1965