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They are praised by the Swedish Academy

The Swedish Academy has awarded several prizes at its ceremonial gathering. Among other things, Marie Lundquist receives Gerard Bonnier's prize of 300,000 kronor.

They are praised by the Swedish Academy

The Culture Year 2024 – Poetry, Canon, and Crisis

Bruno K Öijer fans experienced ecstasy at the same time as the young poets stepped forward. But the cultural year 2024 was marked by economic crisis and the debate about a Swedish cultural canon that dragged on.

The Culture Year 2024 – Poetry, Canon, and Crisis

August Gala in the Shadow of Non-Fiction Debate

Non-fiction literature is experiencing a sales crisis, according to some because it is too poor. And when the August Prize for "Sweden's Book of the Year" is awarded on Monday, perhaps the "wrong" book will win.

August Gala in the Shadow of Non-Fiction Debate

She receives SvD's literature prize

Hanna Rajs is the recipient of the year of [Svenska Dagbladet's literature prize](https://www. svd.

She receives SvD's literature prize

Veterans can win their first August Prize

The debutant Agri Ismaïl can receive the August Prize for his novel "Hyper" at the same time as well-established Karolina Ramqvist and Mirja Unge are both nominated for the first time. .

Veterans can win their first August Prize

A New Upswing for Young Poetry

Young Swedish poetry is making its mark right now. Apart from a prolific publication of debutants and exposure in new formats, poetry has also become the topic of conversation on many people's lips.

A New Upswing for Young Poetry