Birger Sjöberg
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Birger Sjöberg (1885–1929) was a Swedish poet, novelist and songwriter, whose best-known works include the faux-naïf song collection Fridas bok (Frida's book) and the novel Kvartetten som sprängdes (The quartet that split up), a somewhat Dickensian relation about stock-exchange gambling in the twenties, and the frantic efforts to recover.
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.
Selected works
Prose and poetry by Birger Sjöberg:
- Fridas bok (Frida's book) 1922
- Kvartetten som sprängdes (The quartet that split up) 1924
- Kriser och kransar (Crises and laurel wreaths) 1926
- Fridas andra Bok (Frida's second book) 1929
- Minnen från jorden (Memories from the Earth) 1940
Translations of his works in English
- Anthology of Swedish Lyrics 1930
- Modern Swedish Poetry Pt. 2 1936
- Scandinavian Songs and Ballads 1950
- Twentieth Century Scandinavian Poetry 1950
- Twelve Pieces from Frida's Book 1975
- When First I Ever Saw You LP 1980
- Swedes on Love CD 1991
- Frida's New Clothes 2008
His life in English
- A History of Swedish Literature 1961
- A History of Swedish Literature 1989
- A History of Swedish Literature 1996
Image gallery
- 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
See also
External links
- Free scores by Birger Sjöberg in the Choral Public Domain Library (ChoralWiki).
- at the Umeå Academic Choir.
Swedish
- at Swedish music and film.
- at Project Runeberg.
- at Project Runeberg.
- Fridas bok at Swedish Wikisource.
English
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